Easy enough then, worst case scaneario, I'll pay $60, swap the CPU cooler and call it mission accomplished. Bios is fully updated, hyperthreading was enabled out of the box, overclocking is available for "k" processor in BIOS (no need).
Order new wireless Logitech or other brand wireless mouse and keyboard. All should be PNP and not require drivers for the most par. Try a different USB port perhaps or several prior?
I beg to differ. Bought a dell xps almost fully loaded after one of my custom pcs died and I didn't feel like fixing / upgrading for once. Couldn't been happier. 16 core, 32 ram, Onboard graphics as I don't need anything else for this setup. Couldn't be happier. Rock solid and got an incredible deal on it. Far cheaper than I could build for (granted those would be "name brand parts as opposed to generic)
I'm with you guys, outside and cut loose the is the way to go. I have a pair of RCF HD32A speakers for outdoors with my PSA TV3612 sub. It's silly and sounds extremely good. 2 ways crossed at 700 hz, sub never runs out of power within reason when there are walls of course...
Not saying DAC to amp will work for everyone, but I guess if your amp and DAC shake hands electronically, I have found my DAC to pair well with plenty of amps I have tried. The owners manual describes their digital algorithm for how they keep the sound optimized regardless of the trim level. Peq, tone controls, balance and many other features are nice to have on the fly as well remote controlled. Price point is nice also. Are there better units? Certainly. Very high bang for the buck this unit offers for me. Good luck on your search.