The Firebox probably has a better DAC than any onboard sound and low end sound cards: I can't say for certain since I don't own one. If you have a higher-end sound card, then you could probably make due without the Firebox altogether if...
Not me, the only time I've bothered with balanced is when it was convenient since my cable runs are short and I try to keep interconnects isolated and organized. You can probably poke around some places like the forums at audioholics and...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio#Converters
So if you want to keep it simple and use the sub's crossover, you'd just lose the balanced output to KRKs (you'd have to figure out what to do with negative). Otherwise, you could...
Quote:Originally Posted by jackblack644 Also I'm getting a Surround Sound system for my birthday, and I'd like to hook it up to the Hi-Fi.
Does this mean the 5 speakers and subwoofer replace the original Hi-FI speakers?
What...
Quote:Originally Posted by Wibble360 ^ sorry could you explain what sort of switch this is? I'm planning on using an AQ5 to control some lights, I thought it was possible to control them on/off and dimming just using the AQ5?
It is,...
The hard drives would be perfectly happy being cooled by the air from the radiators if it ends up that you need to reverse those fans for extra exhaust: you'll know when it's all put together if there is a torrent coming out of the...
There's nothing wrong with positive pressure, especially if you'll be using GTs or similar higher pressure fans, but you also have the front of the case you can use for exhaust on the PSU side.