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Trying to get true surround sound from HTPC to AVR, but can't seem to make windows 10 recognize HDMI output as 8 channels (7.1), like it should. Briefly the setup is > GTX 1080 from Windows 10 HTPC. (Asrock Z97 MB). Audio and Video out to AVR via HDMI, then HDMI video out to TV. I'm getting video and audio OK, however the receiver is processing only 2 channel stereo input. It IS capable of Dolby surround post processing, but this is NOT ideal for gaming or movies which should be able to send discrete surround signals as either 5.1 or 7.1 on the HDMI cable! Under the Nvidia control panel > "Set up digital audio" > it shows Onkyo Tx-Sr705 AVR. This is also shown under Windows Sound settings. HOWEVER "Max number of channels" shows only 2, and the configuration has only stereo option! Is this a Nvidia issue, or Windows? Any ideas? All drivers etc. are latest available.

Looks to be priced at $399 now on ebay and not available on Amazon, atm. let me know if anyone is still finding it for $299?

I have just finished a full custom loop, with dual (360 + 280) radiators on my reference 1080 and 6700k. it is working great and the overclocks are killer with temps that are very chill > 2139 on 1080, <45oC > 4.7 on 6700k, <62oC That said, I wouldn't bother to water cool unless you are particularly noise averse and feel the need to tinker. $120 is a lot to squeeze a couple more frames. I actually don't think you'll get much more of an OC than +300 offset anyway (power draw is limiting). I'd invest that money and turn it into a Ti or 20-series upgrade next year, and just keep your case well ventilated for the time being. I have the MSI Seahawk 1080 in my other rig, and the overclock is same and would be similar to your EVGA aftermarket solution.

Same questions > let me know how to use SpeedFan to set curve based on GPU temps. THANKS

Alright, got something to work... My HTPC was serving as a test board on a chassis header, but i can't easily get at the 4 pin CPU fan header without dismantling the whole thing... Grabbed a small office (Kabini) PC from upstairs, and split the CPU header, and now i'm finally getting the pump to run... My suspicions about the adapter, and the under voltage of the chassis fan headers was correct.

Thanks for input yeah, i've tried a parallel system (unique power supply). Also the new build PSU fan runs when jumpered. I guess i'll wait to hear from EKWB. My best guess is that the pump needs a minimum amount of juice to start > hence the extension cord from another running PC (runs case fan) isn't working. But the fact that the SATA adapter doesn't even push a fan tells me the adapter is for sure problematic. again, thanks for input!

here is a pic of the adapter that comes with the kit. even with a case fan, i'm not getting any response though. bad pump is the easiest answer, but it is a new kit, never run without water. i'm holding off on firing up the MB, as i haven't done any leak testing yet, and don't want to risk new components! but if all else fails, that would be the last step. though not a good idea to run it without liquid filling the loop anyway!?

The pump only attaches to 4 pin PWM header > which matches the SATA adapter that was included. I know other models of pump have dual power input that would include a molex adapter, but this version does not. I don't see anyway to 'directly connect to PSU'.

Need some input! Setting up a new custom loop with L360 kit from EKWB. Can't get the DDC pump to kick in? Here's is what i've tried: 1) Jumpered the PSU (confirmed working as PSU fan runs). Plugged SATA power with SATA power adapter to "Pump testing adapter" but NO GO. Also, can't get a case fun to run with this method. 2) I've tried that SATA 'adapter" with another PC and can't make a fan go either. >Unplugged optical drive SATA and plugged in adapter and fun. NO GO. 3) I created a long extension cord for a fan header on another PC. And while that spins a case fan just fine, it won't make the pump go. I've turned up that fan header to 100%, but NO GO. I'm worried that testing adapter is bad? And that I'm not getting enough voltage through the extension cords i've tried (makes fan go, but not pump) any ideas. I've submitted a ticket to EKWB, but hoping I can get a easy solution. The DDC pump in this kit ONLY has a 4 pin input.

For a couple of years now, I've been using my old DIR-655 wireless router as an access point in the basement. I get seemless expansion of my wireless network, plus a expansion of wired connections to 2 PC and a server downstairs. A week or two ago, I lost internet access on the basement PCs. After a bit of troubleshooting, it was clear the D-Link DIR-655 was 'missing' from the network and and causing the connection issues. I also lost the connection to the server from upstairs PCs. However I can still access the server via the DIR-655 from PCs that are in the basement and wired directly. I'm not much for networking, but there are a number of tutorials online that helped me get this set up. They vary slightly, but basically DHCP is disabled, a static unused IP address is assigned and WISH, WPS, port forwarding etc are disabled so they can be handled by the main router. In order to administer the router (connect) I had to use the hard reset. (Tried unplugging, with no change) I have a backup of the configuration file from when this was all working prior. When i load it it seems to be configured correctly initially, in that the password, static IP and all settings are reset. However, within about 1 minute (just enough time to check settings) the browser disconnects and I'm unable to reconnect using default or updated IP address? I've tried to reset the router, then reconfigure from scratch with no luck as well. As above, with only 1 PC plugged in to LAN port after setting up configuration, within about 1 minute of finalizing the configuration I lose the ability to administer the router, and nothing seems to work again...!? any ideas?!? If not, i'd be willing to purchase a dedicated access point > please share recommendations. Needs to function as wireless access point with 3+ ports for extended wired access as well.

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