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    Soundcard: Detection and Usage. Help!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Harikrl, Dec 2, 2013.

  1. Harikrl

    Harikrl Notebook Geek

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    I was just wondering about audio, it's output and such. Suddenly, I realized I didn't know if my laptop has a dedicated soundcard or not.
    I wanted to know what a sound card is, what it's for and how it can change the experience of listening. Also, I do not know how to check my laptop for a soundcard.
    Does having a sound card really boost the experience of one's music. Shed some light please.
     
    Harikrl, Dec 2, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    The onboard is good enough for most users, some others use an external USB sound card.

    More info here.
     
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    Harikrl Notebook Geek

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    The reason I'm asking is that I am planning to get a 7.1 gaming headset. From the reviews, it is clear that without a decent sound card, buying it is waste. Hence, my doubt here.
    Is SoundBlaster 3D Recon i enough?
     
    Harikrl, Dec 3, 2013
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    DDDenniZZZ Notebook Deity

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    Sound card should be fine, as long as the input for the headset allows for optical in you should have no worries (its a digital signal then). Otherwise it might be a simulated 7.1 output instead.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Dec 3, 2013
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