Awesome thanks guys :)ydnarrewop

Nice card; I'm going to go ahead and endorse the Dayton recommendation, only with a couple modifications to stick within - or at least VERY close to - your budget, and get you the .1 part of the setup you wanted:

• Lepai Tripath TA2020 Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier ($20)
• Dayton Audio B652 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair ($35)
• Dayton Audio SUB-80 8" HT Series 80 Watt Powered Subwoofer ($100)

You'll need some wiring:

• 3.5mm Stereo Male to 2 RCA Male Cable 10 ft.($3.50 - Run from card to the sub)
• ****** RCA Audio Cable 12 ft. Pair ($3.00 - Run from Sub to Lepai Amp)
• ****** PureAV 18 AWG Speaker Wire with Pins 25 ft. White ($4.88 - Run from Amp to Speakers)

Total Cost: $166.38, Free Shipping from Parts Express.

This should sound great for music, movies, and games, and last you many years; just don't push the little amp too hard.

Good luck,

Boz

For $30 you'd be hard-pressed to find a better 2.1 setup (or any 2.1 setup, for that matter). This does not mean that they are great speakers, only that you're not going to find much for a dedicated sub and satellite speaker combo at that price. Personally I would save up and get something that'll last ten or twenty years (my home theater speakers have been in use for over 15 years, now), or put the money towards a pair of decent headphones.

Good luck, whatever you decide!

Boz

Does it look anything like this?

• Which program/programs is/are causing the blue screen?
• Have you made any other changes beside the updated graphics drivers, meaning a new sound card driver, new programs, updated anything? Run any cleaning software, etc.?
• Have you made any hardware changes, including but not limited to the placement of your PC itself?

Happy gaming,

Boz

[QUOTE="robertoenrique"]Yea dude just get a 6850 and overclock your cpu. Its no big deal.ionusX

why when he coudl get a 5770 or 550ti and still be more than well off

PC Hardware discussion is that way.

Happy gaming,

Boz

I noted the requirements for Duke Nukem Forever were released recently. As such, I'm wondering if I'll be able to run it at reasonable - if reduced - quality considering my system specifications. I am planning to purchase Alice: Madness Returns and possibly Rage later this year. I currently run Unreal Tournament III (I know it's getting old) at a reduced resolution on a 1680 x 1050 monitor without any major complaints, to give you some idea of my expectations.

Duke Nukem Forever Minimum System Requirements
OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 1 Gb
Hard Drive: 10 Gb free
Video Memory: 256 MB
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Duke Recommended System Requirements
OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz
Memory: 2 Gb
Hard Drive: 10 Gb free
Video Memory: 512 MB
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Bozanimal - Current Setup
OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Conroe 2.33GHz (Stock, but willing to OC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4 x 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM (PC2 6400)
Hard Drive: Plenty
Video Memory: 256 MB
Video Card: SAPPHIRE Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16
Sound Card: Realtek ALC889A
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45
PSU: Thermaltake Purepower 500W PSU Model W0100RU

I'm considering a new video card in the $150 range, possibly the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850 (1GB 256-bit GDDR5), though I'd prefer to go for a 6870 if I could find one at a similar price from a reputable retailer (Read: returnable if defective). However, I'm not sold on how much of an increase in quality I will receive, the load of the new card on my PSU, whether the card will be bottlenecked, and if it is worthwhile to await the arrival of the next generation of cards.

Your feedback is appreciated,

Boz