What is the model of your PC? It sounds an awful lot like the one described in this recent thread. The more information you provide the better we are able to help you.

Happy gaming,

Boz

Good morning:

I'm not sure if this issue is exclusive to Firefox 4.0, but I am able to upload images and create albums in Internet Explorer 7, but not in Firefox 4.0. A screenshot follows with the exact error:

Thank you,

Bozanimal

Further detail:

Front page, 8:00AM EST, 04/14/2011, Firefox 4.0 (however, it also does not appear in Internet Explorer 7)

Thank you,

Boz

Good afternoon:

I noticed today that the User Soapbox - which used to display the editorials of the last three emblem-holder posts - no longer appears on the front page. Is this an error or a new change?

Partly a selfish question as an emblemholder. ;)

Boz

Have you gone into the Bios and tweaked your settings? It's possible the Bios of your prior motherboard had higher performance (some form of "Turbo" or "Ultra," or some other flamboyant language) as its default setting, or you had tweaks in the prior board you've forgotten, but I'm taking a shot in the dark.

Boz

I'm a bit confused: Are you eventually planning to use the B&W's as your main front speakers in the surround sound setup with the KEFs, and using the four KEF surrounds in a 7.1 setup? If so, I cannot emphasize enough how bad an idea this is; the KEFs will not be timbre matched to the B&Ws, and your front stage will be messed up. If you want to go 7.1, just stick with the KEFs and get an extra pair of eggs; you'll be happier in the long run. Modern receivers will allow you to switch to your B&Ws for music.

Personally, if you have to pick between to two, I would go with the surround setup. Unless you find yourself sitting in front of your speakers listening to music frequently - the type to curl up with a book or simply close your eyes and enjoy the music - you'll get more utility out of the KEFs. They might not be of the quality of the B&Ws for straight-up stereo music, but they'll certainly still sound great, plus you'll be able to use them for movies and gaming.

And don't worry about what anyone else thinks about B&W: The important thing is that you love them and are happy with your purchase. Listening is a qualitative experience. :)

Good luck whatever you choose; they're definitely good choices to have to make!

Boz

He only needs the one stick of RAM. He already has 2Gb.

Urworstnhtmare

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Forget the ebay psu, the 5570 is slower then the 5670, 1gb on a 5670 or lower is a waste

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102871&cm_re=5670-_-14-102-871-_-Product

Urworstnhtmare

Actually get this card instead of the MSI. I have a Sapphire and it is great, so I can vouch for sapphire (Im sure MSI is great too) but its also cheaper....

To be frank, you should really save a bit more and invest in some better parts. Otherwise you run the risk of having existing components crap out on you (power supply failure, bad memory, etc.). PCs have "sweet spots" in terms of what you can get at a given price, and that generally starts around $400 - $500, which gets you a decent case, PSU (power supply), GPU (graphics card), memory, motherboard, and processor. Somewhat amusingly, the MMO Champion community does an excellent job of keeping an updated list of recommended PC builds within a given price range: MMO Champ "Check Here First" sticky. The "What Should I Build/Buy?" link is current, but be sure to check thread dates. I think you will be much happier long-term saving up a bit and building a decent quality, entry-level PC than cobbling together parts for your aging HP. Just try not to get overwhelmed by all the choices. ;)

That said, if you're dead-set on upgrading what you have as soon as possible - which is fine, too - given your budget I'm sticking with my prior CPU/Memory/GPU recommendation. It's a lot of upgrades and should yield a notable improvement within your budget. At worst you end up with a power supply issue but, since you're coming in under budget, you should be able to pick up a replacement if warranted at about $30 new.

Good luck,

Boz

Regardless of your opinion on the card a GPU upgrade will do alot more for him than a CPU upgrade in terms of gaming regardless of resolution. i5750at4Ghz

I agree with you but like I said my CPU is having problems. I can no longer maintain an OC so I have to run it at stock speeds and even then its not stable.rikimaru93

Good luck,

Boz

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131396&cm_re=2gb_low_profile-_-14-131-396-_-Product

this seems like the better option, doesn't it?sintygypsy

Boz

Is the sub making a rattling sound or is the bass itself rattling other things on or near your desk that are rattling?

If the sub itself is buzzing or making a rattling noise, it is likely damaged. This is typically due to overworking the sub, meaning the cone has separated from the surround and is buzzing, the voice coil of the sub is slightly charred from overheating, or the amplifier itself has been damaged. There is generally not a cost-effective way to repair this issue, but turning the sub volume down may reduce its presence.

If the desk is rattling you'll just have to figure out what items are in or on the desk and relocate them.

To your original question, user Urworstnhtmare is correct, you typically want to place a subwoofer near but not against a corner of the room.

Happy gaming,

Boz