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  7. video card upgrade for PC with 365W PS

    in GoRedwings19's Computer Help Hotline

    Posted

    Thanks, Fungi.

    I just found a thread on HP's support forum where someone asked about replacing the video card. Basically, "The recommended graphics card for the dc7800 is an nVidia 8440 and it must be a low profile." I'll take a look at your suggestions.

    @Dusty

    I was hoping the HP could be upgraded to perform better than my current nVidia 8800 GT based system. Trying to upgrade mass market PCs is a PITA (I had to replace the PS in order to install the 8800 GT card in my current Dell PC)... maybe it's just time to put together a HTPC in a audio component looking case with gamer specs that I've been dreaming about for years.

  8. video card upgrade for PC with 365W PS

    in GoRedwings19's Computer Help Hotline

    Posted

    I have a HP PC with a 365W power supply, and I want to upgrade the video. The system currently has a single HD and a single DVD drive. The CPU is an Intel Core 2 Quad. How do I figure out whether the system can handle the power requirements of a video card?

    I'm looking to spend $120-$170 on a video card -- a middle of the pack gaming performer. I'm looking at Radeo HD 5750 cards and some nVidia cards. I also found an interesting fanless Gigabyte GeForce 9800 GT card. Quiet performance is always good.

    But as I read the product specs on newegg for various video cards, I see many cards requiring 400+ watt PS. Assuming I can even upgrade the PS in this HP, is that what I need to do?

  10. ATH AD2k vs W5k

    in Headphones

    Posted

    Naamanf's W5000 did not sound good on my Woo WA6 at all, no synergy there (was even worse with the DV336i). They were much better on Naamanf's M^3 with bass control.

    A couple of years ago, SK138 also recommended the M^3 for the W5000. He described the experience as nearing HA5000 synergy but for lot less money.

  11. Amp/DAC recommendation for D2000 & DT990

    in Headphone Amplification

    Posted

    why do people think that burn-in always "reduces" things? Is it not possible that burn in can "increase" things as well?

    Makes sense to me. I mean, in general, aren't the effects of burn-in supposed to decrease or minimize the bad stuff (e.g., sibilance) and refine or add to the good (e.g., greater clarity, transparency, increase soundstage, tighten the bass etc.)?

    I don't have any feelings about burn-in one way or the other, as I've never done it. I'm too lazy and impatient to burn-in my gear and not smart enough to remember what the stuff sounded like 400 hours ago compared to now to make any meaningful evaluations. To paraphrase Ali, "Burn-in? If that's good, I'm it."

  12. Amp/DAC recommendation for D2000 & DT990

    in Headphone Amplification

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    Just got hold of the 2005 DT990 (600ohm version because according to the Beyer fans on HF it sounds better than the lower ohmage variants), and was surprised by the difference compared to the DT990 Pro. This newer headphone has tighter bass, resulting in a more present midrange but unfortunately treble that sounds too boosted. Source is still HR Desktop amp.

    Since you like the HD650, I can see why you have issues with the treble on the DT990. I found the HD650 sound to be too dark for my taste and prefer the HD600.

    I've never heard the DT990 Pro, so can't say anything about that. I have both the 250 and 600 ohm '05 DT990, and maybe I'm not using the right gear or there's too much wax in my ears but I have difficulty telling them apart if I'm not listening carefully. They sound very similar to my ears. The 600 ohm Manufaktur model offers a slight tweaking of the 250 ohm version's sound, but I don't hear anything that would justify the difference in cost. I need to pick up the 32 ohm variant for completeness sake. I use the DT990 the most (movies, games) as they are the most comfortable for me for extended use.

    If you get a chance, try the DT990 with a Meier amp. I have a Corda HA-2 MkII SE, and there's a synergy between the pair.

    Fitz

    in Buyer/Seller Feedback

    Posted

    I commissioned Fitz to make a mini-to-mini interconnect. The cable looks great (as describe) and was in accordance to my requirements. The entire process was smooth and effortless -- a man of his word. Thanks!

  20. Grado HF-2 thread

    in Headphones

    Posted

    I'm just going to surmise that you intended a slight against the Denver Broncos, and take the appropriate umbrage.

    Slight? Here's wishing the Broncos to post a 1-15 season and toss the #1 overall pick to the Seahawks for the next draft. :D

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