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    Will I need a sound card? If so, which one?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by dblb48, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. dblb48

    dblb48 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,
    I just oredered the logitechs z2300s and I was wondering if I am going to need a sound card fro my t61?
     
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    Depends on what you want. Quality wise, an onboard will never sound like an sound card. I plugged my Z2300s in my U6Sg and no matter what tweaks I did to it ...sound was horrbile. Then I plugged my Z2300s in my Audigy Platinum and there was music playing not noise.
     
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    dblb48 Notebook Consultant

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    well I am by no means an audiophile, and Im on a tight budget, so will I be able to tell a difference?
     
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    Probably not. I've always been using integrated sound and I say the speakers/headphones you use make a big difference too. On my 47'' HDTV, the sound is fantastic.

    Which soundcard is in the t61?
     
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