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  1. Just now, Badazzz said:

    Yeah it's somewhat common. Kind of sad that it hasn't been fixed.

    I switched my insider level to "fast" so I could get the next update, but I haven't gotten it yet. My pc is 3 builds behind the newest one. I guess I'll just have to wait. I called Microsoft about it, but the rep didn't know what the difference was between Ram and Hard Drives were, so that didn't go anywhere.

  2. 3 minutes ago, Beeeyeee said:

    Hey guys, just out of curiosity (and maybe a good video on my channel) is there a way to essentially build a computer, and make the xbox OS run on it? 

     

    lots of you will be asking, whats the point? and honestly there is barely any practicality to this but heres my reason. if this were possible, you could easily hit all of the right frame rates and resolutions. (Fallout loves to stutter, Halo 5 can dip in resolution during super intense moments, etc.) my main concern though, is that I can play with my friends. yes I know I can't get max graphics and framerates, but it really bugs me how laggy the OS is because its run on a hard drive, games can have way long load times and such. mainly it'll be a fun project.

    Xbox's OS is meant to run on their specific hardware. They use a custom APU. You would also need to find a copy of the OS somewhere (duplicate XBOX HDD?) If you can get a copy of the os, and be able to re-write the code to function on a separate GPU+CPU, and work with all of the drivers (usb, video card, etc...) then there is nothing stopping you. I would recommend going with a AMD APU solution for your CPU, as it is most like what the XBOX uses. It's also probably illegal (software and copyright-wise) but who cares when you're having fun!

  3. Hi,

     

    I'm running Windows 10 Insider Build 14251 (scheduled for an update any time now) and I've been experiencing some serious memory problems.  

     

    Specs:

    i7 5820k

    16gb Adata Z1 DDR4

    AsRock X99M Fatal1ty

     

    I'm getting this:

    FileDownloadHandler.ashx?fid=3933fac1-01

    And then my PC crashes. Black Screen. Sometimes it recovers, but my video driver has crashed, and my second monitor is blank. It reverts to Windows Basic Video Driver. Most of the time I have to press the reset button.

    SWAP.png.a43414503db6337d2bb1090f423160e

    It looks like it has something to do with SWAP memory usage. It's usually pegged a 99% when it crashes. Normal memory usage is always okay. I read it might have to do with my Paging File, any ideas on what sizes/changes to do there?

     

     

     

    I'm also getting this:

    Capture.PNG.1a640572f3bf70f187538e2a33c8

    I can't update anything (Java) or open most system menus (device manager) without getting this.

     

     

    It seems to happen most often when I'm listening to music (foobar2000) or web-browsing (Chrome).

    I use this PC for work, and I can't have it crashing on my every 15min.

     

    Thanks in advance!

  4. Hi,

    I'm having some issues with sleep on my PC. I'm running the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14251, although this has happened for awhile now.

    Specs:

    • i7 5820k
    • Asrock X99M Killer Fatal1ty
    • 16gb Adata Z1

    Problems:

    My NICs are waking my PC up (confirmed w/ "powercfg -lastwake" command). I go into device manager and uncheck the "Allow this device to wake my PC" box on both NICs and click apply. This works for 4-5 days before it just resets itself and I have to do the whole process again.

    Also, my PC fans (I also assume HDDs, etc...) are not turning off when my computer auto-sleeps, but they shut off like normal when I manually sleep it. This is really annoying. I read somewhere that it might be a setting in the BIOS, but I'm not sure.

     

    Thanks a lot for any help!

  5. I LOVED the Shure SE425 when I had them. IMO, they are a better in ear than the SE535. So it's up to you, but my vote is for the SE425.

     

    Edit:// The 315, by all reports, is not a very good in ear. You're much better off skipping it, and going for either the 215 or the 425. 425 still gets my vote, as it sound absolutely marvelous, imo, even compared to the 215, I think it represents a better value. Other than the Shures, though, I haven't actually listened to any of the other ones, so I couldn't tell you.

    Sorry for the double post, but the thing I just can't get over is the price of the 425's. At $279 they are a full $100 ($170 at today's price) more than what I paid for my momentums. Do you think they will have better sound quality over my headphones to justify the $100 price difference. I might also sell my Momentums, they're in perfect condition.

     

    Edit: I can find them on ebay for $200(used)-265(new).

  6. You called them dacs, and that is not what they are. This still doesn't change the fact that the op wouldn't benefit from one in the first place. Not to mention. The gain in the fiio is probably pretty high for a pair of in ears.

    True. Depends on what computer he is using though. If he is using a cheap laptop, then he probably would benefit from a DAC/amp combo, the sound card on the laptop won't be as good as the DAC in a combo unit. Also, you can adjust gain on the Fiio, and on gain level 6, the standard volume is pretty quiet on my "easy to drive" Momentums, so he'd be fine. 

     

    The sound card on his pc will prob. be good enough for 99% of users, so i'd save the $80 and not get one. @SweatyWhiteJedi

  7. I LOVED the Shure SE425 when I had them. IMO, they are a better in ear than the SE535. So it's up to you, but my vote is for the SE425.

     

    Edit:// The 315, by all reports, is not a very good in ear. You're much better off skipping it, and going for either the 215 or the 425. 425 still gets my vote, as it sound absolutely marvelous, imo, even compared to the 215, I think it represents a better value. Other than the Shures, though, I haven't actually listened to any of the other ones, so I couldn't tell you.

    Thanks a lot. Let me think about it. I'll prob. buy them around black friday or maybe Christmas.

  8. Please go and learn what the difference between an amp and DAC is.

     

    No. A dac wouldn't help at all, since dacs only output line out level volume. Also, op doesn't need one in the first place since they don't have any issues with audio right now.

    I know. Those are amp+dac combos. I know what a dac does. They were just suggestions IF they wanted to buy one.

  9. Ok so I needed some new earbuds so I decided to go with the Linus recommendation of the Sennheiser IE80. These are great and I have really enjoyed them on my phone and connected to my PC. I have considered getting a DAC or AMP for my PC which has optical audio and standard sound ports as well but my budget is only $50-100.  Are there any in that price range that are actually worth it and should it be a DAC or AMP? I love the look of the tubes on some of the ones I've looked at but I honestly don't know if I should even bother since I don't know anything about them. 

    You don't need an amp for monitors. What computer/motherboard are you using. That'll let me know if you'll benefit from a DAC. A good dac (portable) would be the FiiO EO7K or (desktop) E10 Olympus (2).

  10. Hi there!

     

    I'd rate myself as a "casual" audiophile. I have some Sennheiser Momentum On Ears, which (at the time) I thought were the best in the world because they beat my old Apple Ear-Pods. I use them with a FiiO E07k Andes w/ L7 dock for my PC or phone (micro-usb OTG cable). I also have some nice PC speakers and (used to) have a nice Klipsch home theater system.

     

    I'm looking for a nice pair of IEM's for around $250 I've narrowed it down to

     

    Shure Se215

    Shure Se315 (no real benefit over 215's)

    Shure Se425 (compare to Pro20)

    Westone UM Pro20 (compare to 425's)

    Heir Audio 3.Ai S

     

    Now I know that the 425 will be better than the 315 and the 315 (I guess) better than the 215, but I'm looking for value here. I'm unhappy with my Momentums, because they are relatively uncomfortable, and distort/lose detail at low volumes (I listen to my headphones quiet so I can focus on writing papers and stuff). I also just want something really portable. I bought my momentums pretty much on release day, so i'm ready to try something new.

     

    P.S. If none of these are going to be better than my Momentums, than let me know and I won't bother. Also the SE315's get iffy reviews on Amazon and don't seem to have that much value.

     

    P.S.#2 I really am intrigued by the "clear" color monitors, extra points if any suggestion has a clear option.

     

    Thanks alot!

  11. As stated before by @MadManMarsBar, ASUS just announced their x99 matx MOBO and if your office is sooooo tiny than and ATX MOBO won't fit, how the hell do you?...or do you go to work but don't go inside?.....how does that work exactly.

    I am sure you could do an ATX MOBO but just want a MATX which is fine just don't make it look as if the office is the issue. :rolleyes:

    My office is literally 5' by 4''. It's enough for me, but I can't afford to waste any space, especially on my desk. Putting my pc below my desk is the only option. And with my filing cabinets, a big ATX case would take up a little too much space to justify their benefits. I also take me pc places very often, so being able to have a smallish pc is helpful. I could do an ATX, you're right, bit the size issues are not worth it over the few benefits that I would never use.

    About the Asus mobo, I must have been out of the loop.

  12. Maybe it could be the ram causing the motherboard failure? I know in the past I have fried motherboard and CPUs from ram alone.

    I'm going to RMA the RAM, CPU and psu just to be sure before I ask for a mobo refund. That was my hunch too, the RAM is listed as compatible, but even the tech. on the phone at asrock said he wasn't sure.
  13. if its going to be anything then its gonna be your PSU in my opinion

    maybe get a better more reputable PSU brand ? somethign like a EVGA 650w G2 ?

    I know. It was just super cheap and going with x99 over z97 (at that time) was pushing my budget. I wonder if they'll give me a full refund. I got it from SuperBiiz.com who is sort of a hassle to work with imo. I'll try and call them tomorrow. Also 530w was a little tight for any gpu upgrades + oc, I'll take a look at something a little higher.
  14. ....The mobo should still work properly....I'd RMA this one too and tell the manufacturer to give you the money back or a different mobo with at leas the same specs, cuz when they send you a 3rd one, its also gonna get burnt and at this point they wont send you anymore mobos and you are basically ripped off, I assume the mobo cost at least 200€.

    Yeah, asrock has a x99m extreme 4. I'll probably ask for that.

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