Bowis

Hey there, Thanks for the answer! This much more what I was expecting! Unfortunatly is more than one unit (USB Hub + Shiit Interface), I can get them for below 200€, that’s not the problem. Thing is I share the desk with my wife and space is at a premium (no space in the house for another desk), so one item is really mandatory. Will wait for more recommendations before pulling the trigger on anything. Thanks once more!

Hey Mamonos! Thanks, I'll research more about that, looking at similar devices that offer audio switching capabilities. Feel free to send more recommendations guys!

Hi again! In that case let's address some of you choices: -> PSU: You don't need a 650W, I would maybe aim at 400W, maxing it at 500W. Below I've listed some Seasonic fanless PSU's (there're more brands, I just trust Seasonic more), not sure how they fit in your budget. https://dk.pcpartpicker.com/products/power-supply/#F=1&m=71 Everything else seems reasonable, the CPU/Motherboard 'issue' depends on the board manufacture. You just need to pick a board and research it. Here's a board example that is B450 but supports new Ryzen: https://dk.pcpartpicker.com/product/kbx2FT/asus-rog-strix-b450-i-gaming-mini-itx-am4-motherboard-strix-b450-i (see comments) Again not sure how that specific board fits in your budget, but it has two M.2 SDD slots, maybe that's important if you want a more clean build and don't want that SATA SDD. -> Everything can be changed but that depends on budget and need. Hope it helps!

Hey guys, hope everyone is well! Here's the thing, I've recently bought a pair of HD 58X Jubilee (love them) and will need to buy a mic as well (more on this later). Currently I have 2 computes, desktop and laptop, so it's a pain to be always changing the headphones wire (and the future mic wire) between devices. What I need is something where I plug my headphones/mic wires and that with a press of a button I can change between end devices (not sure if this exists). Clarification: -> I'm not sure if what I wanted is called an audio interface (similar to amps/dacs and stuff like that); -> What I need is some sort of splitter, that can receive headphone/mic connectors and send them to many computers; Information about the future microphone: -> It will be USB (no I don't want XLR, and yes I'm sure); -> I'll be going probably to Yeti or Rode (not sure of the model yet). -> EQ will be made with software; Important Information before any recommendations: -> Must be only 1 piece of hardware; -> Must be available in the EU market (Most popular audio products are); -> Must be passively cooled; -> Must not be expensive (under 200$ / 200€); -> If it supports more than 2 computers, even better! Talking about the elephant in the room: -> I'll be buying a USB mic because it's the easier and the more convenient way for me to upgrade my audio. -> It's easy to change between devices, don't need to worry about inline amps, pre-amps and all that complicated stuff; -> Finally the use case doesn't require high-end audio, this will be used for gaming with friends and occasionally a remote call. *Sloth if you are reading this thanks for the info in the other post (I'm still researching it xDDD)!! Please recommend various products in different price ranges (if possible). Sorry if this is a stupid question, if you need more details, ask away! Thanks in advance! Bowis

Ok, first of all WOW! That's definitely food for days you got right there, a couple of things first. I know XLR is the way to go, unfortunately if I go down that road I will need an interface (or what I call an amp)., doesn't really matter because it would mean more money to be spent. And if some mics need an inline pre-amp, well more money there too. As I've said before, getting expensive pretty fast, even with sub-100$ components. That's why I filtered out the XLR mics, but for anyone who intends to keep upgrading, or that makes money with the audio setup (podcasts, streaming, voice actor and so on), yes an XLR no doubt! For me, I will stick with USB, it's practical, quick, mostly plug-and-play (with some requiring adicional software) and work directly with any USB certified devices (no amps, dacs, pre-amps or other components that to me mean 0.. I didn't even know what was a pre-amp). So to conclude, THANK YOU SLOTH, really!! I won't buy any of those but I already have some tabs open to do my research on them. Meanwhile I've checked some reviews and I hit a wall of decision: Blue Yeti Nano vs Rode NT-USB Mini -> both around 120€ where I live. -> Samson Q2U, AT2020USB+, Rode NT-USB, Blue Yeti X were all mentioned, but I can't really tell the difference! That's why I'll probably go with one of the smaller ones, and I'll get a boom arm to, I'm too tall for the ridiculous stand they come with (more money there). And for my use case, I think it will be ok, maybe not good, but compared to what? A 400$ audio setup just for the mic/interface? I can't afford it... Thank you very much Sloth once again!

So can we get some mic and amps recommendations? I suggest the following format (if possible): USB Mics: Under 100$ (3 examples) Between 100$ and 200$ (3 examples) XLR Mics: Under 100$ (3 examples) Between 100$ and 200$ (3 examples) Amp: Between 100$ and 200$ (3 examples) (Mind the prices are based on Minithril picks, since he was the original post of this thread). I think 3 examples of each is a good start, from where we can explore a bit more if we want to. Obviously different people will recommend different products, the goal is to have a base line from where we can start. This aims to solve his/her problem as well as mine and possibly future ones too. Hope it helps!

Hey there! Been looking for a dedicated mic myself, haven't pull the trigger on one, there's a question of budget and availability in my market (European). My mic budget is 150€ ish (a bit more/less), but I will go with USB for the convenience. For me it must be the most plug-and-play experience, I do have curiosity on this topic, the problem is that sound can get really expensive really fast and for that I already have my GPU. So was this the answer?! No good sir, I can't really help you, but maybe Podcastage can, check him out he has TONS of content, for different types of budget. I guess my problem is that the audio recorded from the experts always sound good, even with a 20$ mic, of course I can notice the difference but still, very confusing topic for me too. Check him out, I haven't found a more in-depth YouTube regarding mics. When tou find your answer please let me know! Hope it helps!

I understand, try to research more YouTube (GamersNexus, JayzTwoCents, LinusTechTips Hardware Unboxed, Bitwit) are good channels, check forums like this one. Focus on comparing the GPU's you can buy right now, at that price range NVDIA still as the crown, but that might change with next generation stuff. With the information you will gather make your own mind, don't let others influence you, we will only feed you information, you must be the one to digest it, after all it will be your money, your rig and your benefit. *Can I Run It is a good benchmark site for your system, maybe it can help you with the decision of buying or waiting! Hope it helps

Hey there, built a Plex Server / Gaming PC myself at the end of 2019, had the same criteria that you had (about small and silent) but quickly changed route. This probably won't be answer you want but I'm still going to give it to you. Temperatures matter and the work load you plan for today may not be the same you get tomorrow. Meaning, adding higher quality content to your Media Server or simply more consumers devices will demand more processing power. Processing power that is fine today but might not be along the road, maybe you want to game to, or host more people on the server, or transcoding becomes a thing. -> Remember a PC will last you a long time, and your needs will vary over that time, plan for the future too. I don't want to guess but you probably already have a computer for gaming, if not why do you want a Minecraft server that looks to be for you and your friends? Assuming you do have a gaming computer, you might want to take advantage of the already bought hardware, maybe it's even more powerful then that Ryzen 3. Here's my example, I do have my computer running a Plex Server at the same time that I'm gaming. The server is in an office, where I game, but most consumer devices for the Plex Server are on other rooms (tablets, TV's) even in other houses (friends and family). The only thing I have to guarantee is a good internet connection between server and consumer device, you don't need to have the computer near your TV to play content there. "Oh but my TV is old and doesn't support the Plex (or other) app!" -> A 'smart box' like Roku / NVIDIA Shield / Apple TV / Chromecast / Amazon thingy are cheaper options to the above PC that will let you transform your 'Dumb TV' into a 'Smart TV' --> The take away is, try to repurpose the hardware you already have for the most use cases possible. If my assumption is wrong please let me know, Hope it helps!

First of all wait! -> RDNA 2 and Ampere are 'around the corner', meaning still this year. No one can say for sure with all of this COVID-19 stuff but I'm in your exact position and I'm waiting. With new GPU's comes 2 things, more performance and cheaper older cards, the 2070 Super you can buy today will probably be discounted on Black Friday. You can then choose between an older card and a new one. If you absolutely need one now it's because you're wrong, you don't need to game NOW, you want to. Instead try to explore some older games and enjoy them with your integrated graphics, spend your days researching a topic of interest, like computer hardware, finish the Udemy courses you bought but never started, you get the idea. You've every right to spend your money now on a 2070 Super or 2080 Super, but in a couple of months that money could have gotten you something better. Hell, you may even discover that 700$ is too much and you prefer to go with something lower cost, to exactly the opposite, maybe you saved enough for a 3080Ti xDDD I have a i9-9900K and I'm gaming on Intel Graphics UHD630, yes they suck but I can still play Battlefield 3 at 40fps, CS:GO at 40fps, Subnautica at 20 and much lower intensive games at decent rates like Left for Dead 2, Minecraft and story driven games. -> The take away is, stop and think. If want one know buy the best you can afford (today you are gaming at 1080, but maybe next year you want a high refresh rate monitor or higher resolution and you have the GPU POWAAAAR to match that future desire); If you can wait, wait for the release AND REVIEWS!!! Of the next generation of cards. Hope it helps!