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[FreedomEclipse]

I'm not sure my brain could handle that. Everything would feel like it was missing something.

well i dont really game without my headphones on these days. For everyday use its passable - a little more noticeable when watching movies here and there but its really ok.

For the moment highs can sound really tinny rather like slightly above average laptop speakers. that kind painful 'hissing' sound when the drummer is hitting all his crash cymbals. some what cringeworthy almost, but load up some electro and these Auna Lines deliver some nice punch. However the sub on the Logitech z5500s has always been a bit of a beast anyway. Im quite surprised my Z5500s have lasted me this long, I remember hearing how some of them would even 'blow up' back in the day. I think some of the LEDs in the control dock might have died though as i remember seeing a lot of flickering back in the day but it still lights up but just not as bright.

I'll be moving onto getting a proper AV receiver soon enough, Its only a matter of time. Unfortunately, that could mean i lose use of my heaphone amp off my SB-Z soundcard which means i will have to find myself an external headphones amp but we shall see what happens when the time comes.

 

[RCoon]

I'll be moving onto getting a proper AV receiver soon enough, Its only a matter of time. Unfortunately, that could mean i lose use of my heaphone amp off my SB-Z soundcard which means i will have to find myself an external headphones amp but we shall see what happens when the time comes.

Next up for me is a proper sound DAC for my shiny headphones. Saving my pennies for Skylake + Mobo in September, but if I can fit in a shiny new DAC I most certainly will!

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Next up for me is a proper sound DAC for my shiny headphones. Saving my pennies for Skylake + Mobo in September, but if I can fit in a shiny new DAC I most certainly will!

well if these JBL's i got coming in fix the tinnyness i may just put off rolling with an AV and sort myself out a nice PC case with a side window....

I dunno.... I gots money, I just dont know what to do with it. maybe a 28" or 29" curved monitor? Heh... well i dont have that much money to spend. £300 new watch?

I really should start saving. but the urge to spend can be so overwhelming at times.

 

[cheesy999]

rebuilt the pc in a new case, it's got a giant size window though, got to find somewhere that offers some white/black braided pci-e cables because the stock ones are suddenly quite noticable

 

[kurosagi01]

Looks tidy

 

[ne6togadno]

https://www.facebook.com/pratchett/....181790.43413980024/10152645355625025/?type=1

edit:
Nick Mogavero:
"I would like my pudding now nurse. And then I think I'd like to... write... something... I don't remember what."

Standing in the corner, he waits. The sand slowly flows, but it nears it's end. The old man still glows, as thousands of threads spread away from him.

SQUEAK.

I AGREE. IT IS A SHAME TO SEE HIM THIS WAY.

SQUEAK.

NO. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN.... BUT I CANNOT WAIT TO ASK HIM HOW IT ALL ENDS.

The old man looks up, through them at first... and then he sees them. For once, the smile on the hooded figure's skull is genuine.

"I... I remember you. The anth... ant..."

ANTHROPOMORPHIC PERSONIFICATION.

"Yes, that. We knew each other?"

ONCE. AND WILL AGAIN, SIR.

He so rarely said it, and these feelings... remembering his young aprentice, and beloved daughter. The beautiful child they have.

"There... is a girl, yes?"

SHE IS SPEAKING TO THE AUDITORS, SIR. THEY ARE UNWILLING TO LISTEN.

"Well then. You know what they say, two things you cannot avoid. Taxes and..." He looks into the firey blue eyes, and becomes aware.

SQUEAK.

"Quite right. Is it time already? I have so much left to do."

YOU HAVE GIVEN ALL YOU CAN SIR.

"No, not cancer. Alzheimers."

I AM AWARE.

"So, where is the boy? I remember a boy."

CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.

"Ahh. Never much trusted cars. Or horses."

THEY GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO.

"Must I?"

SOON. BUT WE MAY SIT HERE AWHILE.

SQUEAK

DO YOU HAVE ANY BISCUITS?

"No. Shame really."

YES.

"Is it truely turtles?"

ALL THE WAY DOWN. I HAVE SEEN THEM.

"Ahh. I would love to see it. Perhaps a small trip before?"

IT WOULD BE MY PLEASURE.

"The light is slower there... and there's a monkey...."

ORANGUTAN. SAME PRINCIPLE.

"Yes... will they remember me?"

SQUEAK.

"What was that? I could not hear you."

HE SAYS WE WILL, SIR.

"I never much liked the trouble people had with you. You seem like a nice fellow."

I HAVE MY DAYS.

"Don't we all?"

SOME LESS THAN OTHERS.

"Is it quick?"

YES. AND I BROUGHT THE SWORD. CEREMONY DICTATES IT.

"Ahh. How about a cup of tea?"

I WOULD ENJOY IT. DO YOU PLAY CHESS?

"No. how about checkers?"

And so they sat, two old friends regaling each other, though the old man could not remember all of the details, the cloaked man and his rat filled him in, when it was needed.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

@RCoon

Maybe some EDM perhaps?

Song sounds proper bangin' on dese JBL's. Sub is also bustin out some nice grooves.

 

[RCoon]

Recently bought Breakaway by In Hearts Wake. They've got a new album in may. Give it a listen! Can't link it, at work!

Also:

Still need to decide on whether to get an Essence STX or a Xonar U7...

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Recently bought Breakaway by In Hearts Wake. They've got a new album in may. Give it a listen! Can't link it, at work!

Also:

Still need to decide on whether to get an Essence STX or a Xonar U7...

Would not recommend Asus soundcards if you are a gamer (but of course you already know that)

as for In Hearts Wake - I was kinda hoping for female vocals

 

[RCoon]

Would not recommend Asus soundcards if you are a gamer (but of course you already know that)

as for In Hearts Wake - I was kinda hoping for female vocals

You know I'm not a fan of Asus myself, but at the same time I'm not terribly fond of the Phoebus or the Creative Zx. Are the Creative's any good?

 

[FreedomEclipse]

You know I'm not a fan of Asus myself, but at the same time I'm not terribly fond of the Phoebus or the Creative Zx. Are the Creative's any good?

Well having been through a D2X, STX and had a DG to mess around with while i was building a machine for a friend of a friend of another friend. I can safely say that I could not be happier with my SB-Z. One of the huge things that lets Asus down is their driver support which is almost non-existant. Afaik they release updates once in a bluemoon for 1 or 2 minor bugs they find with their drivers themselves rather than getting feedback from their forums which are more or less just user-to-user based now since nobody from Asus themselves are active there. Every once in a while you will get an Asus rep who is just passing by replying to posts and threads but those moments are just too few and far between to really have me out there banging the drum promoting their products.

Though, with that said. Higher end Xonar cards possess a godlike clarity when it comes to music and movies. I have never heard something so crisp and clear, but the problems ive had with Xonars even when im using third party tweaked drivers still persist - were talking real bad EAX/DirectSound emulation. and weird anomalies like making games sound uber distorted despite the in game audio settings not being maxed out. I get a lot of audio clipping when it comes to older titles that do support directsound. I even resorted to using a hacked version of Creative Alchemy and while that did help, I was still having problems, If not in one game then another.


Ive yet to have a problem with my SB-Z and ive had it for around 2 years i think.

 

[RCoon]

real bad EAX/DirectSound emulation. and weird anomalies like making games sound uber distorted

Those are the issues I've had. My D2X is no longer in my system because the custom drivers don't fix everything and it just plain breaks stuff. I'll probably buy an SB-Z in that case, as the Retail version with the red shield is only £60 on amazon. Need something decent to drive my new OEHP's when they arrive.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I dont think you could find a better partner tbh - though since you primarily use headphones, maybe it would be worthwhile to splash a little extra cash for the ZxR version.

I know you said youre not keen on the ZX, but Creative drivers work pretty well.

 

[vega22]

rebuilt the pc in a new case, it's got a giant size window though, got to find somewhere that offers some white/black braided pci-e cables because the stock ones are suddenly quite noticable

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cat/Braid-by-the-Meter_155.html

if you're feeling brave

 

[RCoon]

I dont think you could find a better partner tbh - though since you primarily use headphones, maybe it would be worthwhile to splash a little extra cash for the ZxR version.

I know you said youre not keen on the ZX, but Creative drivers work pretty well.

Never used the creative cards tbh, I just assumed being creative they were bad. I know the z and zx are identical bar the pointless mic thing, but the zxr is crazy expensive. I'll probably go for the z

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Never used the creative cards tbh, I just assumed being creative they were bad. I know the z and zx are identical bar the pointless mic thing, but the zxr is crazy expensive. I'll probably go for the z

Back in the early days when Creative released their 'new' XF-i line of soundcards their driver team was worse than AMDs - shit was BAAAAAAAD back then but over the years theyve come a long way. Their drivers might be a little bloated and stuff but everything works and ive never had any issues with games nor have i had to mess about with Creative Alchemy to get older titles working with EAX/DirectSound etc etc.

Id recommend an Auzentech too but they are long gone. Im guessing Creative shut them out and they struggled to find the partnership they needed to continue trading. Nobody knows exactly what happened to them, they didnt even declare/announce that they were going under or ceasing operations - they just completely faded away overnight without a word and the only way people found out was when their emails to the support team werent being answered anymore.


I think you'd be pretty happy with a Creative card

 

[d1nky]

might be buying a new rig soon, depending on my tax rebate and wages its either going to be a pos or uber lol hope the tech gods are on my side, roll on april!




besides that wth is going on with gfx cards being released, thought there would been a 980ti by now and 390x 70% faster than the 290x?! i was looking at sli 980s in matx and 4k, but may need to wait it out!

 

[FreedomEclipse]

might be buying a new rig soon, depending on my tax rebate and wages its either going to be a pos or uber lol hope the tech gods are on my side, roll on april!




besides that wth is going on with gfx cards being released, thought there would been a 980ti by now and 390x 70% faster than the 290x?! i was looking at sli 980s in matx and 4k, but may need to wait it out!

 

[RCoon]

Headphones out for delivery baby, week and a half early! Hope they don't arrive broken...

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I had a i5-4670 arrive for a friends build - but it appears to have been used... my oh my OCuK.....

It was purchased as OEM not B-grade

 

[RCoon]

I had a i5-4670 arrive for a friends build - but it appears to have been used... my oh my OCuK.....

It was purchased as OEM not B-grade

lol. Speaking of OCUK, they've got an Acer 4k 27" IPS 60hz monitor for £479.99
With pay day on Monday, I may not get that sound card after all...

 

[FreedomEclipse]

lol. Speaking of OCUK, they've got an Acer 4k 27" IPS 60hz monitor for £479.99
With pay day on Monday, I may not get that sound card after all...

lets hope you dont get an ex-display one,

The bastard tried to make me keep the CPU.

I was like, well hey i dont mind keeping it but keep in mind what i purchased here is a B-Grade or open box, You should be refunding me some money if you want me to keep this otherwise send me a brand new one out.

Couldnt give me a partial refund so asked me to return it instead.

 

[RCoon]

lets hope you dont get an ex-display one

I dislike ordering from them grossly, but this is the cheapest you can get a 4K IPS 60hz monitor...

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I dislike ordering from them grossly, but this is the cheapest you can get a 4K IPS 60hz monitor...

Ive ordered stuff from them quite a few times over the past year and everything has always been ok - OCuK sending out used CPUs as 'new' isnt exactly old news, I think it happened to Moonpig or Qubit some years ago before the buyout by caseking.

What would honestly fuck me off more than anything is if they send the CPU back saying nothings wrong when i can clearly see the little marks that the pins leave on the contacts, the thermal paste on the side of the heatshield & marks on the heatshield itself from the metal retention clip system that Intel use & marks on the top from a direct touch heatpipe cooler.

I said i could email him the pictures if he doesnt believe me. What a bunch of wankers. I think i will officially be done with OCuK after this last purchase. They lost Tatty's 5850 that he RMA'd for me, and they lost my Ducky Shine III when i RMA'd the first time cuz of dead LEDs - they will deny that they ever received it but yet i have a emails confirming its arrival and also tracking from royal mail to say it got there. I think me or Tatty had to get an Asus rep involved too to get the ball rolling again on the 5850 which was pretty much sold to a friend as soon as i got it back


One thing i am going to miss is the haribo thrown into the box with big orders.... I honestly wish SCAN would do the same thing

 

[RCoon]

wish SCAN would do the same thing

Just noticed scan sell the same monitor at the same price. I'll buy from them instead