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    Should I have any issues if I run a HDMI cable from my PC through a soundbar then into my TV?

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    Just now, RedWulf said:

    Actually delay is a good point. If the bar process it instead of just passing it on it may slow it down even if only by milliseconds. Can you run hdmi to the tv then audio from the tv to the bar?

    Most modern TVs allow it. I know on my TV it has a 3.5 jack and a optical jack. Another way some tvs use audio rca jacks instead of 3.5 jack. Best sound would be optical jack.

    Running Windows 95/98 games on Windows 10?

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    12 minutes ago, Electronix said:

    Hey Linus Tech Tips,

     

    I have a lot of old PC games on CD-ROM from the Windows 95/98 era that I would like to be able to play on my machine. What would be my best options?

    Use Virtual Box it is free. You will need a Windows XP 32-bit or lower OS for the VM. XP was the last os to run old games.

    Will Austin Evans ever learn? (Hazardous part recommendations)

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    6 hours ago, Aereldor said:

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($73.88 @ OutletPC) 
    Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($49.88 @ OutletPC) 
    Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
    Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 
    Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card  ($94.99 @ NCIX US) 
    Case: Rosewill R363-M-BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/400W Power Supply  ($54.98 @ Newegg) 
    Total: $345.71
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-27 17:00 EDT-0400

    This is Austin's build, down to the last part. Barring the $10 rebate on the R7 360, this comes to $356 with a sketchy power supply. The following is my build, with identical specs, but with a much better power supply. Rebates nonwithstanding, it's a $7 price difference! It really isn't that much more to fit a damn solid power supply in there, which makes me question his decision. Is it because $363 doesn't quiet round off to as even a number as $350? Well, neither does $356!

     

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($73.88 @ OutletPC) 
    Motherboard: ASRock FM2A68M-DG3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
    Memory: Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 
    Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 
    Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 360 2GB NITRO Video Card  ($88.98 @ Newegg) 
    Case: Rosewill SRM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($21.99 @ Newegg) 
    Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($38.99 @ Newegg) 
    Total: $334.81
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-27 17:17 EDT-0400

    Another thing you could is use a $10 case because with some mods it would get you by and then use the $45 and buy a really good PSU. 

    Is Vessel Worth?

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    3 hours ago, SlipperyPete said:

    3 things. i would be watching like 3 or 4 channels. i have the money to spend i just dont want to waste it. IS THE MOBILE APP GOOD ON ANDROID IF IT ISNT THIS IS A DEALBREAKER

     

    thanks guys. 

    No it is bugy as hell on android and on other platforms like iOS and Desktop. I have used all 3. I don't think Vessel will be around a year from now (see the other forum about Vessel).

    Should I Get VR?

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    5 hours ago, SamStrecker said:

    After watching Barnacules video on the HTC Vive and the new steam virtual desktop thing I have an itch to get one. I have all the things needed, GTX980ti, ample space, and the money for it. Why I am holding back is I have never tried one so I don't know if I will get sick. I also don't think it is good for your eyes staring at a screen 2 inches from your face for hours on end. Don't get me wrong I would love to have one but don't know if all I would see is pixels and have a horrible headache? I am leaning towards no as it is 90hz and a decent res screen. Or should I just wait for the second generation of them?

    A cheap way to try VR is Google Cardboard (sure it isn't the same experience as desktop VR), but it gives you an idea of what VR should be. I would recommend and wait until VR-SLI comes out because motion sickness is real thing even on a Google Cardboard headset. VR-SLI is supposed to fix that problem by reducing the motion sickness using one video card for each eye. I do plan on buying a desktop headset after I build a PC and get a job.

    Well, it's been about a year. After your vessel trial ends, are you paying?

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    1 minute ago, FunctionCore said:

    No. I will not pay for Vessel. With (in my opinion) Youtube Red going into the wall 5 hours after public release, Vessel seems like the exact same thing.

     

    Again, this is only my opinion, I repeat, this is only my opinion.

    I personally think Vessel is not going to be around a year from now. Notice how they went "ad-free" towards the end of the free year. Also some of the ads did not belong on Vessel (like the Jaguar one, most people can't afford a Jaguar). Also, Vessel will not be a YouTube replacement because YouTube is owned by Google and is on Google's back-end of Services. The reason why YouTube is so good because it has been around for 11 years so they have worked out a lot of the bugs, plus they also have the help of Google if they need it. 

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