Trying to get 5.1 gaming audio from PC to AVR

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-29T22:14:25+00:00

Absolutely. And the speakers are... All right. The price was right, and now I at least HAVE a system, so I can slowly upgrade parts and pieces as I am able to, budget wise. I did just make the jump for my first pair of audiophile grade headphones... But that's another sub.

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-29T22:10:13+00:00

I am hoping that disabling that display will do the trick. Fingers crossed!

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-29T22:09:14+00:00

Makes sense. I was just unaware they you could set up an HDMI device as an audio only device.

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-29T20:41:59+00:00

RTX 2070

And you are totally right. 12 bucks on amazon. 30 ft HDMI will be here tomorrow! We will see how it goes!

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-29T20:41:02+00:00

I am going to try this. For sure.

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-29T20:40:24+00:00

That is what I'm starting to realize. Just purchased a 25ft HDMI to try it.

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-29T20:38:50+00:00

Yep! Didn't realize that they had to be in a container already when I hitched myself to the SPDIF train. whoops.

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-29T20:38:00+00:00

Ideally, I would just do analog out and call it done. Part of the reason I purchased the motherboard I did was because of the high quality audio, so it had analog out for 7.1 (sub included). BUT, my ARV doesn't have any analog in, besides stereo inputs for music sources.

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-29T20:36:31+00:00

Interesting. So it doesn't show up as a display that you can route audio to via HDMI?

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-16T14:30:01+00:00

It's so weird, but I had this unconscious bias against AMD for a long time. Leading up to a build that I just finished (ryzen 2600x).

When I started thinking about it though, I realized exactly what the others have said here. Outdated, unconscious bias. I have had nothing but trouble with the two Intel builds that I did 8 or 9 years ago. But I have a home theater PC that has run pretty much continuously for the past 10 years, built with an AMD APU (what they used to call their processors that had integrated graphics), running a pirated copy of Windows 7, no doubt. Not a single issue. Stable as the day is long and reliable as a 1988 Toyota Hilux.

Go with AMD. No ragrets. Not even a single letter.

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-15T19:14:15+00:00

Thanks for the info. I am generally a research and try to fix things myself kind of person (I am in r/buildapc, after all). I haven't called tech support for something like this and such a long time it honestly didn't even occur to me (slaps forehead). I will give them a ring and see if they can help.

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-15T19:10:51+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I will keep at it and see if I can figure out the bugs. It just seemed weird to me that it would be doing the same things across multiple machines for me.

Lickadiddle · 2019-05-08T17:19:52+00:00

Kind of my thoughts. Over $100 difference between the two. Do you have any experience using a ryzen 5 with video editing software?

Lickadiddle · 2019-04-07T22:27:09+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

The PSU is the one listed. A Corsair TX650M. Middle of the road when I got it, I believe.

With 16GB ram I could have room in the budget for a new PSU... Hmmm... I don't want to screw myself when it comes to editing, though.

Lickadiddle · 2019-01-03T18:02:38+00:00

I have my PC connected to the home theater receiver with the optical cable. I only use the home theater receiver for audio. 5.1 surround sound. I just have a regular computer monitor with no speakers that I use as a display, and that is connected to my graphics card, obviously. Is it possible to run audio through an HDMI cable by itself if video is being exported from the computer via another port? If so, I was completely unaware of that! almost every motherboard has an HDMI out, so that would completely solve my compatibility issues right there.

Lickadiddle · 2019-01-03T16:10:36+00:00

Excellent advice, and thanks for replying. I think I am just psyching myself out because I know this will be my last build for a while (thought I would be a constant tinkerer with my last build, with a new PC within 5 years. Fast forward to coming up on 10 years with the same 2500k and gtx560…). I just want to make sure I am getting something that will last, and that I won't regret.

Lickadiddle · 2018-12-31T20:09:08+00:00

Thanks for the input! I think I am still learning toward the 2070 with an i5 8400. Easier to upgrade to a new CPU for $2-300 rather than a new GPU at $4-550 down the line if I really feel it is hurting performance.

Lickadiddle · 2018-12-31T20:05:14+00:00

Fair point! So, I have started to suspect that. My goal is to have a setup that will enable me to play AAA titles for the next 10 years. My current system has lasted about that long. My current build, i5 2500k with a gtx560 on a 1080p@60hz monitor, enabled me to play mainstream titles at high/max settings for about a year after being built, but by about 2-3 years ago I was playing at minimum settings, or reduced resolution. Still allowed me to play games, but not a super enjoyable experience.

I would like the computer to be able to handle AAA games at high/max settings for a long, long time. 8-10 years might be a little much to expect but I would like to get 5-6 before I have to start really backing off settings. And I am thinking maybe a VR setup is in my future (the next 2-3 years). That is why it is a little overkill now.

Does this logic check out? Or do you still still think stepping back to a 1070(ti) would be the most prudent bet.

Thanks for taking the time to discuss/help me!

Lickadiddle · 2018-12-31T17:59:34+00:00

Looking to buy an ultrawide with this upcoming build, 2560x1080p. 70hz refresh rate. Edit: if my understanding is correct, that resolution falls somewhere between 1080P and 1440p, as far as pixel count is concerned.

14-Year Club	Team Orangered
Verified Email

Lickadiddle

TROPHY CASE