Share your computer setup!

[AVLNCH]

Do you have a speedy new system that you’d love to show off to the world? Perhaps you’re someone who just plays casually on the home PC? Why not post your setup in here to share & compare with other members of the Steam community!

[andreasaspenberg575]

i have some speakers that is more than 20 years old and still in good condition.

[⎠⎝Zushikatetomoto⎠⎝ UFO]

Publicado originalmente por Jamebonds1:

Publicado originalmente por r.linder:

I have Logitech and it doesn't happen, don't buy dirt cheap speakers

They will have issues someday, so they are not lasting forever.

You are right I had a high end Logitech speakers 5.1 and they had issues.
The issues started after 6 months to a year.

[Jamebonds1]

Publicado originalmente por Bresilhac:

Publicado originalmente por Jamebonds1:

There are no cheap alterations options for Logitech speakers, except vintage stereo receiver or expensive speakers system.

I paid mine for about $700 used condition.

I would recommend about the same thing. In order to get the most from the stunning audio features today's games have, one must have a great stereo system to go along with the computer.

Yeah. I bought three audio systems (one A/V receiver with 7.2, and two stereo receiver) for cheap, and none of them breakdown or degradation. Iogitech speakers has similar price to homemade amplifier and used speakers or used vintage audio systems.

Publicado originalmente por ⎠⎝Zushikatetomoto⎠⎝ UFO:

Publicado originalmente por Jamebonds1:

They will have issues someday, so they are not lasting forever.

You are right I had a high end Logitech speakers 5.1 and they had issues.
The issues started after 6 months to a year.

I have a THX certificated Logitech speaker and it started issue with potentiometers about a years later.

[Tralalero Tralala]

Publicado originalmente por andreasaspenberg575:

i would not recommend logitech speakers. they are trouble. if the sound is too low, they shut down until the sound is high enough again.

this is it. get studio monitor speakers, bookshelf speakers or straight up make a surround setup.

dedicated pc speakers or soundbars are pretty ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[Jamebonds1]

Publicado originalmente por Lord Gnome:

Publicado originalmente por andreasaspenberg575:

i would not recommend logitech speakers. they are trouble. if the sound is too low, they shut down until the sound is high enough again.

this is it. get studio monitor speakers, bookshelf speakers or straight up make a surround setup.

dedicated pc speakers or soundbars are pretty (beep)

When I was young, computer speakers were pretty good, but not anymore.

[Tralalero Tralala]

Publicado originalmente por Jamebonds1:

Publicado originalmente por Lord Gnome:

this is it. get studio monitor speakers, bookshelf speakers or straight up make a surround setup.

dedicated pc speakers or soundbars are pretty (beep)

When I was young, computer speakers were pretty good, but not anymore.

speakers i reccomend: https://a.co/d/2X1NZko

if you have money growing treess i reccomend these instead: https://a.co/d/9jYY3J9

[andreasaspenberg575]

i did buy some almost new speakers at a flea market once. they came without a power supply however and with no connectors, as those were missing.

[Illusion of Progress]

Publicado originalmente por Jamebonds1:

I have a THX certificated Logitech speaker and it started issue with potentiometers about a years later.

Z623s by chance? Apparently it's a common occurrence with them. I have them and they developed an issue where they hiss when adjusting the volume. Apparently dust can get into the potentiometer easily with them? Or that's what I read.

You can turn the volume all the way up and down repeatedly while they are off and sometimes that resolves it... for a while. But it's probably not a real fix. And it eventually gets worse. Mine are at the point to where I have to do that process with them off, then set it where I want it, then turn them back on. Even after a day they are back to hissing. I opened mine up and cleaned them at one point and it didn't do a thing.

I'm at the point where I just leave them where they are and use my keyboard/software volume control. Not ideal to have speakers you can't adjust the volume of while they are on, but other than that they do work fine, so I haven't been bothered enough to replace them. Mine are 10 to 12 years old now.

[⎠⎝Zushikatetomoto⎠⎝ UFO]

Publicado originalmente por Illusion of Progress:

Publicado originalmente por Jamebonds1:

I have a THX certificated Logitech speaker and it started issue with potentiometers about a years later.

Z623s by chance? Apparently it's a common occurrence with them. I have them and they developed an issue where they hiss when adjusting the volume. Apparently dust can get into the potentiometer easily with them? Or that's what I read.

You can turn the volume all the way up and down repeatedly while they are off and sometimes that resolves it... for a while. But it's probably not a real fix. And it eventually gets worse. Mine are at the point to where I have to do that process with them off, then set it where I want it, then turn them back on. Even after a day they are back to hissing. I opened mine up and cleaned them at one point and it didn't do a thing.

I'm at the point where I just leave them where they are and use my keyboard/software volume control. Not ideal to have speakers you can't adjust the volume of while they are on, but other than that they do work fine, so I haven't been bothered enough to replace them. Mine are 10 to 12 years old now.

I still have Sound Blaster Speakers from 1997 and it's 5.1 with 5 speakers and 1 Sub.
It still works but I live in a house where I can't use it cause If I did I will have people calling the cops cause of the Noise it makes.
Years ago when I listened to some music with gun shots in it and I had people calling the cops cause they thought there was a gun shot in my house. So I stopped using it so I don't run into issues like that. I still have the box and all and funny the box is huge.

[Jamebonds1]

Publicado originalmente por Illusion of Progress:

Publicado originalmente por Jamebonds1:

I have a THX certificated Logitech speaker and it started issue with potentiometers about a years later.

Z623s by chance? Apparently it's a common occurrence with them. I have them and they developed an issue where they hiss when adjusting the volume. Apparently dust can get into the potentiometer easily with them? Or that's what I read.

You can turn the volume all the way up and down repeatedly while they are off and sometimes that resolves it... for a while. But it's probably not a real fix. And it eventually gets worse. Mine are at the point to where I have to do that process with them off, then set it where I want it, then turn them back on. Even after a day they are back to hissing. I opened mine up and cleaned them at one point and it didn't do a thing.

I'm at the point where I just leave them where they are and use my keyboard/software volume control. Not ideal to have speakers you can't adjust the volume of while they are on, but other than that they do work fine, so I haven't been bothered enough to replace them. Mine are 10 to 12 years old now.

Yes, cheap potentiometers and button. Even my $20 Rotel or $15 Marantz stereo receiver sound better than my Logitech Speaker.

[Curlychump]

CPU: Intel 19-14900K @ 5.2Ghz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H150I elite Capellix XT
Motherboard: ROG Dark Hero
Memory: 96GB DDR5 Corsair Vengance RGB (2 Sticks) @ 5600Mhz
GPU: Aorus RTX 2080 Super 8Gb
Storage:
1xIntel Octane 512GB Nvme (Boot)
1x Samsung 860 EVO 1TB
1x Samsung 860 QVO 2TB
2x Samsung 870 QVO 2TB
1x Crucial 4TB NVME
PSU: 750W EVGA Supernova
Case: Corsair Obsidian 1000D Super tower

Monitor: 2x AGON (AOC) 144Hz 1080P
Mouse: Steelseries Aerox 5
Keyboard: Ducky One 2
Headset: Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Mic: Audio-Technica AT2020
VR Headset: Valve Index

Other Peripherals:
Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer
Stream Deck XL
Logitech X56 Hotas
VKB Sim GNX-SEM
Steinberg UR12 USB audio interface

[r.linder]

Publicado originalmente por Illusion of Progress:

Publicado originalmente por Jamebonds1:

I have a THX certificated Logitech speaker and it started issue with potentiometers about a years later.

Z623s by chance? Apparently it's a common occurrence with them. I have them and they developed an issue where they hiss when adjusting the volume. Apparently dust can get into the potentiometer easily with them? Or that's what I read.

You can turn the volume all the way up and down repeatedly while they are off and sometimes that resolves it... for a while. But it's probably not a real fix. And it eventually gets worse. Mine are at the point to where I have to do that process with them off, then set it where I want it, then turn them back on. Even after a day they are back to hissing. I opened mine up and cleaned them at one point and it didn't do a thing.

I'm at the point where I just leave them where they are and use my keyboard/software volume control. Not ideal to have speakers you can't adjust the volume of while they are on, but other than that they do work fine, so I haven't been bothered enough to replace them. Mine are 10 to 12 years old now.

I have those speakers and they've been fine.

[Jamebonds1]

Publicado originalmente por r.linder:

Publicado originalmente por Illusion of Progress:

Z623s by chance? Apparently it's a common occurrence with them. I have them and they developed an issue where they hiss when adjusting the volume. Apparently dust can get into the potentiometer easily with them? Or that's what I read.

You can turn the volume all the way up and down repeatedly while they are off and sometimes that resolves it... for a while. But it's probably not a real fix. And it eventually gets worse. Mine are at the point to where I have to do that process with them off, then set it where I want it, then turn them back on. Even after a day they are back to hissing. I opened mine up and cleaned them at one point and it didn't do a thing.

I'm at the point where I just leave them where they are and use my keyboard/software volume control. Not ideal to have speakers you can't adjust the volume of while they are on, but other than that they do work fine, so I haven't been bothered enough to replace them. Mine are 10 to 12 years old now.

I have those speakers and they've been fine.

Except, they are made with low quality when you could have get better one with higher quality for the same price.

[KombatChief]

CPU: Ryzen 5 5600x
CPU cooler: stock
Motherboard: Asus prime B450M
Memory: 16gb DDR4 3600mhz Tforce Delta R (dual channel)
GPU: Asus Tuf gaming rtx 3070 ti
Storage: Crucial p3 500gb m.2
PSU: 750 W MSi MPG
Case: Okinos W Mirage 6 Mid tower
Monitor 1: Acer Nitro 1080p 180hz 1ms
Monitor 2: HP EliteDisplay E221
Keyboard: Razer Hunstman mini 60% keyboard
Mouse: Glorioud Model D 2 pro wireless
Headset: Corsair HS80 wireless
Mic: HyperX solocast

[Illusion of Progress]

Publicado originalmente por r.linder:

I have those speakers and they've been fine.

Teach me your secrets!?

For whatever reason, they just started doing that after a year or two. Progressively got worse.

My previous Z2300s had no such issue (but failed in a more humiliating way).

At the least, I have workarounds, even if it's not always ideal. And while I'm under the impression they're not the best speakers around, I'm not an audiophile by any means so they've been good enough for me. In reality, I didn't even choose them. Logitech sent them as a replacement for my Z2300s since they were discontinued.