Jamie Hughes6 Jamie Hughes6 said:I guess my Emachines G725 doesn't support 5.1 audio.
Looks like I was just throwing money down the drain.😢
Or maybe there’s some kind of adapter you can plug into that speaker jack, which then leads into those three colored cables—green, orange, and black. I guess. Maybe.

Wait, you actually bought a 5.1 system without checking if it only had a stereo output? I guess that's possible. 😬 So where exactly are you plugging all those cables in? Honestly, I can’t even remember the last time I saw a laptop that actually supported 5.1 surround sound. You could probably:

Maybe just buy an external sound card and plug everything into that.
Maybe buy a 3.5mm splitter, but I doubt it’ll actually work the way you want it to.

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Sep 18, 2010

Then you’ll need to install the actual audio drivers; right now, you’re probably just running on some generic ones. I guess you can just head to the motherboard manufacturer's website and find your specific model there.

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Sep 1, 2010

Are you running 32-bit or 64-bit Win?

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Aug 27, 2010

I think there’s some confusion here. One person sees the desktop as the actual computer tower, while the other is just talking about the screen interface... Maybe you two should get on the same page 😍

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Aug 27, 2010

Or just keep it simple and run "ipconfig /all" in the Command Line"

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Aug 2, 2010

Noah Foster57 said:If the 64-bit version is inherently faster than 32-bit then you should see some speed on your end too. But if you want 64-bit to actually perform at full capacity, you’re probably going to need another two gigs of RAM...

http://www.informatika.buzdo.com/s736.htm
http://windows.microsoft.com/systemrequirements

Is that so? Since when? 🙂

driftingmarlin70 said:I'm running Windows 7 x86 right now because my PC never handled a 64-bit OS. I'm thinking about installing one (Windows 7 Ultimate x64)... just wondering if my machine would run any faster..
here's the specs:

GA G33M S2L
Intel E2180 overclocked to 2.4 Ghz
2 GB RAM
Radeon hd 3650

so basically, I just want to know if an x64 OS would make things feel any faster.

👍

(hopefully I posted this in the right subforum)

Just install x64 to see what happens. You probably won't see any real gains in speed given those specs.

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Jul 31, 2010

You need to give me the full model number, the Dell XPS 17, you're missing two digits. Also, how much RAM does the laptop have?

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Jul 31, 2010

dustybear9 said:Hey, what's up? I'm running into a bit of a snag. I just installed 64-bit Windows 7, but the touchpad scrolling isn't working at all. Anyone have any thoughts? Some people told me I should just wait for an update?? Bluetooth isn't working either. I'm using a Dell laptop.

Just grab the drivers from the Dell website. Which specific model are you using?

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Jul 31, 2010

Thomas Carter8 said:I used the exact same DVD to make mine, but when I tried it on a friend's machine, it wouldn't even start the install.

Maybe try disabling the Floppy drive in the BIOS (along with anything else related to it). I guess that might help.

If that doesn't work, you could try installing Windows 7 from a USB drive:

http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-in...working-guide/

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Jul 31, 2010

Does he also run the installation from that same DVD? Maybe try a different version instead.

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GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops · Jul 26, 2010

Mark Brooks72 said:an NVIDIA GTX 480?

The 480 is maybe slightly better than a 5870 if you’re just looking at a single card, but it costs way more... though I guess you could just grab two 5870s instead.

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GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops · Jul 26, 2010

Come on, if you've got the $2000, there's no point in being cheap. Just grab two NVIDIA GTX 580s, run them in CrossFire, and maybe you'll actually hit 😁
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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Jul 16, 2010

Just Google whatever you're looking for and the problem is probably solved 🙂

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Anyone still running Windows 7? in Software · Jul 16, 2010

You’ve read the rules. You know you can't just delete an account whenever you feel like it. 😉

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GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops · Jul 13, 2010

Bryan Evans77 said:Why would he even need it if he's just looking for a GPU?

He could grab something from $100... AGP or PCI...
But I doubt he'll actually bother playing anything serious. Maybe.

Or maybe he will: GTA Vice City, NFS 2 through 5, CoD2, stuff like that...

That processor probably won't handle any high-end card. For him, this FX5500 is plenty. Those games you mentioned should run fine even now.

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GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops · Jul 13, 2010

Kyle Miller6 said:So, here’s the deal.
My current GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500
CPU is an Intel Celeron CPU 2.53
Power supply? Not sure. :S
Slot type: AGP
Resolution: 1024x768
Budget is roughly😁 $217 maybe a bit more
Looking for something with at least 512MB
Ideally looking at shops near Columbus or maybe driving over to Chicago if it stays under $300$167
And I should mention—I definitely want a card with a fan. I'm not interested in passive cooling.

Don't bother buying anything. That processor is a disaster.

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