Recent content by marknzl

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    Using laptop as a desktop

    Is it bad to leave my laptop plugged in most of the time? (connected to monitor with keyboard and mouse)
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    5400 RPM SSHD vs 7200 RPM HDD

    Currently have the stock 500GB HDD in my PS4. Thanks for your advice.
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    5400 RPM SSHD vs 7200 RPM HDD

    I want to upgrade my HDD in my PS4 however I'm not sure if I should get an SSHD with 5400 RPM or a normal HDD with 7200 RPM. These are my 2 options: Seagate Laptop SSHD WD Black HDD
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    Can I use the Astro Mixamp Pro with any headset

    So would things like the mic and surround sound work? (my headset supports 7.1 surround sound)
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    Can I use the Astro Mixamp Pro with any headset

    Can I use the Astro MixAmp Pro with any headset? Thanks
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    Keep USB ports powered in sleep mode

    My motherboard model is an ASUS A78M-A and I can't find any setting in the BIOS so far.
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    Keep USB ports powered in sleep mode

    I'm having a bit of a problem. Currently I have a headset which connects into a mixamp and has 2 inputs, 3.5mm aux and a USB cable. The USB cable plugs into my PC which powers the mixamp and the 3.5mm cable plugs into my PS4 controller. However, when I want to put my PC into sleep mode it cuts...
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    Laptop good enough for an Elgato HD60?

    I was looking into buying an Elgato HD60 to capture gameplay from my PS4 but I'm not sure if my laptop can handle it and would like some opinions Laptop specs: - Intel i5 5200U - 8GB RAM - Integrated 5500 graphics Bought this laptop a while back (UX305LA) for school use but I would like to use...
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    Front panel USB ports not working

    EDIT: Found the fix.. looks like the header wasn't in the proper orientation. Don't blame me, we all make mistakes :)
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    Front panel USB ports not working

    ASUS A78M-A
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    Front panel USB ports not working

    The MB header for the USB 3.0 front panel ports is definitely plugged in properly. How do I check if my USB drivers are damaged?
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    Front panel USB ports not working

    I recently upgraded my PC case and for some reason whenever I plug in a USB device Windows doesn't seem to go with it. In device manager when I go onto the connected USB device properties it says "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)". I'm currently running...
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    Network Lag Spikes

    Update: Purchased a powerline adapter, much better performance now.
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    Network Lag Spikes

    Few days ago we upgraded our internet connection from ADSL to VDSL which dramatically increased speeds but since our old router was not compatible with VDSL we had to use the stock ISP router which completely sucks. Since the change I've been experiencing a lot of lag spikes especially while...