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What can I do to improve my computer?

I am currently running a Dell computer with windows 7 to my PS Audio PW DAC II via cat7 cable.....using the bridge. I am waiting to either get the new PS Audio Silent Server (when it comes out) or a MAC Mini to use as my source. Until that time, can you guys recommend some things that I can do to improve the sound from my computer? Are there programs that will help? Any settings I can change?

The computer is just a laptop that is used vary rarely by my wife when she needs it (maybe once a month). I would like to get the best sound out of it that I can while I wait for the other options mentioned above.

Thanks
Jeff
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mwheelerk
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I run a Mac so my comments might be off the mark but generally maximum your RAM and minimizes services on the laptop you don't need. For instance on my Mac Mini I disable Spotlight and energy savings such as screen saver.

Are you using iTunes as your player and file manager? If so you might consider a third party playback software used with iTunes ( on the Mac side there are several like Pure Music and Amarra.
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