Microphone jack

Whenever I plug in a microphone into any of my audio jacks (one in the motherboard, one on the front IO panel), not a single sound is picked up. I've updated all of my drivers, checked my HD audio cable, checked the audio settings. I think it's a software problem, because when I use a USB mic...

Im looking at buying a gaming laptop that won't break my wallet but has good performance. I was wondering if it is possible to upgrade a gtx1050ti to Radeon rx480 in a laptop. The Asus Aspire vx15 has an integrated 1050 ti, so that should mean it would work, but i don't want to go and buy the...

I am looking for a box like case which would accommodate a full sized ATX motherboard. Some examples: http://us.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/case/lan-box/haf-xb-evo.html...