Recent content by Alex U

  1. A

    VERY peculiar issue with ?grounding? in my apartment, don't even know where or how to get help

    So recently my USB Mic started getting an extremely loud/static/constant background input no matter where I plug it in. If I go to "Recording Devices" settings the green bars are all the way to the top, not fluctuating, as if Im screaming in to it. I pressed "listen to this device" and its just...
  2. A

    Headset w/mic produce static/hum/high pitched sounds in different scenarios. I am lost, really need help.

    My Roccat Kave headset always had a somewhat static mic. I know it because I use TeamSpeak all the time, but I guess it was tolerable enough that people dealt with it. Now couple days ago I got a new Mobo Z97X G7 along with an i5 4690k. I got a new problem now. I got this constant...
  3. A

    Should I upgrade to intel CPU or get a new GPU?

    Current build: amd 8150, PNY OC gtx780 My priority is gaming I was thinking of getting 4690k or 4790k, then looked at the prices of getting a new mobo too and thought that if I sell my GPU and add some $ on top I could get a nice upgrade to 980 or maybe 980x instead of dropping 300+ on intel...
  4. A

    [DISCUSSION]Contemplating on upgrading from PNY OC gtx780, more info inside.

    I got this card about 5 months ago for ~$350 (by the way can someone explain to me why its $700 dollars atm?). I am thinking about selling it now and upgrade to something else, anyone have good recommendations? Some info: - I dont play 3D - I dont play on crazy high rez, just regular 1920x1080 -...
  5. A

    No 120hz option in nvidia control panel

    I just got a vg248qe monitor and I do know that you need a dual link dvi or display port cable, but at the moment I do not have those. What I do have is an Insignia hdmi cable that claims 120hz support on its box. When I go to nvidia control panel though, there is no options above 60hz on any...
  6. A

    Case And Cooling

    I have 8150 with Hyper 212 evo cooler with Phantom 530 case that has 1 front and 1 rear fan (soon to have 2 140mm fans up top). Maxes out at ~45c at stock settings. If I turn on turbo boost, which automatically overclocks the CPU to 3.9-4.1 if I remember correctly, I get an additional + ~10 C on...
  7. A

    What Should I Upgrade?

    For gaming, definitely the GPU. Whats your budget?
  8. A

    Can I remove case fans on a CPU Cooler?

    Get this http://
  9. A

    Upgrading PC with a few existing components

    No prob, good luck on your build.