U could try to do it manually, try to over-clock it, if you are new to this. Just check the fps in the game to find the g spot.

The front panel is connected through the pc case hd connectors, these need to be checked....it could be a problem with the pc case wiring. Then I would try to plug the headphones at the rear, then I would try to plug the headphones in the front mic s...

I have the Gene VII card. I have headphones at the front or speakers, and 5.1 headphones at the back. And yes it toggles them, when I set the front panel to accept headphones, it does not send a signal to the 5.1 headphones. Though if I connect speak...

You should be able to select bit stream in the player itself. Try Pot Player - preferences audio filters - I am sure it has bit stream options.

I use stock fan, for a 4.4 over-clock. But I have little choice as I use micro atx board for Gene VII. Perhaps it would be better to add a side panel fan blowing air to the stock cooler.