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    5.1 sound on alienware solved

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by cutibest, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. cutibest

    cutibest Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have problems with 5.1 and thanks to this forum I solved it.

    I have to buy an external sound card with dolby digital live because the m17xr3 needs to decode this to get 5.1.

    I buy this sound card, you only needs to install and enable dolby digital live decode and thats all.The difference is so big now.

    Thank you all.

    http://www.pccomponentes.com/creative_sound_blaster_x_fi_surround_5_1_pro_usb.html

    If you buy an external soundcard you have to look it have the option DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE DECODE, is the most important thing
     
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  2. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Thanks for the info, I'm sure others will find it helpful. Can you link the sound card you purchased in the original post so others can see it? Thanks again!

    +rep
     
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  3. SlickDude80

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    Congratz Cuti! At least now you've got something that works. I also have a USB sound card. Sad that dell skimped out on the sound. Thanks for the sound tips!
     
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  4. cutibest

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    Now you have the link to see the soundcard. I hope you can use it.

    Thank you for all. And dell have to change some things in the future XDDD. My old m15x dont need this things to have 5.1
     
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  5. ValkerieFire

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    Glad it all worked out for you. You should link this thread and your original so it is all together.
     
    ValkerieFire, Nov 9, 2011
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  6. cutibest

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    how can I do that?
     
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    Edit your first post and paste in the link. Or ask a moderator to connect the posts by flagging it.
     
    ValkerieFire, Nov 9, 2011
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    cutibest, Nov 10, 2011
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  9. PsiPr0

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    Damn, seems like another corner that was cut to save on the cost of an Alienware. So if you're serious on gaming with surround, buy this addon or get a laptop that actually decodes 5.1 surround for games. Kinda sad Alienware doesn't do this on the card. I would be selling built-in SoundBlaster 5.1/7.1 soundcards as an option. Not acting like no one gives a s**t about surround sound when they're buying a boutique brand (that's backwards thinking) and give them stereo sound. They should save EVEN MORE money and sell a mono soundcard. iPads only have one speaker, why not a laptop? Hate how the world is becoming less complex.
     
    PsiPr0, Nov 10, 2011
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  10. PsiPr0

    PsiPr0 Notebook Evangelist

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    And to quote Kennedy "Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men."

    Stop dumbing **** down....lol

    Even Einstein knew this. "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler"
     
    PsiPr0, Nov 10, 2011
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