OK - Pease refer to thread below for some prior questions/issues and what I am trying to accomplish in the new "mancave".
http://www.techist.com/forums/f9/window-audio-device-fails-save-settings-274155/
I have definitely solved the handshake issue with the windows audio returning to default 2.9/16 bit setting. All I have to do is shut off the Sony AVS receiver prior to shutting off the plasma TV , then shut down the PC last and go the opposite when turning the set up back on. Yeah Team!!
Now getting into the visual and convenience "nitpicky" stuff.
I would like to have no Cords showing between the seating and the screen/TV. This mean running a USB extender cable from the PC around the cabinet behind the components ( Receiver, PS3) and under the carpet along the wall to come up behind the seating and then put a USB hub on a side table. Then connect mouse/keyboard/ headphones/joystick/etc. into the hub.
Apparently USB signal degrades , especially USB 3.0 so the cord has to be "active" and the hub has to be "powered". Not sure I need 3.0 but not much difference in price so might as well be ready for upgrades.
I have picked out these items to do the job and hope to get input/opinions and suggestions from you guys on my picks or if you have other suggestions.
1) USB powered HUB :
ORICO H9978-U3 7-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hub with 36W Power Adapter (VIA VL812 Chipset. Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux support. Full USB 2.0 backwards compatibility.) - Newegg.com
2) USB 3.0 active extender cable:
SABRENT USB-3X5M 16 ft. Black USB 3.0 Active Extension Booster Cable - Newegg.com
3) USB audio adapter - to use headphones/mic
SYBA SD-CM-UAUD Adapter - Newegg.com
Thanks in advance.
http://www.techist.com/forums/f9/window-audio-device-fails-save-settings-274155/
I have definitely solved the handshake issue with the windows audio returning to default 2.9/16 bit setting. All I have to do is shut off the Sony AVS receiver prior to shutting off the plasma TV , then shut down the PC last and go the opposite when turning the set up back on. Yeah Team!!
Now getting into the visual and convenience "nitpicky" stuff.
I would like to have no Cords showing between the seating and the screen/TV. This mean running a USB extender cable from the PC around the cabinet behind the components ( Receiver, PS3) and under the carpet along the wall to come up behind the seating and then put a USB hub on a side table. Then connect mouse/keyboard/ headphones/joystick/etc. into the hub.
Apparently USB signal degrades , especially USB 3.0 so the cord has to be "active" and the hub has to be "powered". Not sure I need 3.0 but not much difference in price so might as well be ready for upgrades.
I have picked out these items to do the job and hope to get input/opinions and suggestions from you guys on my picks or if you have other suggestions.
1) USB powered HUB :
ORICO H9978-U3 7-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hub with 36W Power Adapter (VIA VL812 Chipset. Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux support. Full USB 2.0 backwards compatibility.) - Newegg.com
2) USB 3.0 active extender cable:
SABRENT USB-3X5M 16 ft. Black USB 3.0 Active Extension Booster Cable - Newegg.com
3) USB audio adapter - to use headphones/mic
SYBA SD-CM-UAUD Adapter - Newegg.com
Thanks in advance.
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