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    Using the M17x with the Razer Tiamat?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Fatal_Wound, Nov 3, 2011.

  1. Fatal_Wound

    Fatal_Wound Newbie

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    Hey all,

    I've run through two headsets that I've owned until now, the Logitech G35's (which were good) and the Turtle Beach PX21's (which were stunning). My G35's had one of the ears snap off (wire is still intact, taping was no use in securing the ear) and the PX21 has some sort of wire issue in the remote and the left ear has stopped working. I'm currently eyeing the Razer Tiamat seeing as how I've become a bit of an audiophile (I use Diddybeats for my iPhone) and I'm wondering if/how the Tiamat will be able to connect fully. I see that it requires 5x3.5MM jacks, and I'm guessing that that won't work with the laptop. Is there some sort of external audio card solution or something I can do?

    Thanks in advance! ^^
     
    Fatal_Wound, Nov 3, 2011
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  2. TurbodTalon

    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    That slot, the larger one above the DVD drive slot...I can't remember what the dang slot is called! Anyhow, I believe you can get sound cards that fit it. That may help you out.
     
    TurbodTalon, Nov 3, 2011
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  3. Fatal_Wound

    Fatal_Wound Newbie

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    PCI slot maybe? Do you have any good recommendations?
     
    Fatal_Wound, Nov 3, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Express card slot.
    But I don't have a good recommandation of a portable sound card :/

    You might want to ask in the accessories section of NBR ;)
     
    katalin_2003, Nov 3, 2011
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  5. TurbodTalon

    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, I haven't experimented with it. Maybe try Newegg or Ebay.
     
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    idk what m17x you have, but the r3 doesn't have an express card slot :( you could look into usb sound card but im not very familiar with sound hardware Idk whats best. :(
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 3, 2011
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    Chaos92 Notebook Consultant

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    I would suggest the Fiio E7 as an alternative usb dac/amp.
    You can use it as a DAC with your laptop plus as an amp with iphone/ipod etc..

    Then there is nu-force udac 2
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/accessories/523590-nuforce-udac-2-review.html

    Or ibasso D-zero
    Fiio E7, Meet Your Rival: The Ibasso D-Zero | Headfonia

    And finally the one I am going to buy when it launches in Feb
    http://www.headphiles.org/index.php?topic=3144.0
    The e17 will have HD audio - USB 24BIT/96K



    I was looking to get a good headset too for myself..
    This is the setup I decided.. Take a look
    Sennheiser HD 598/ HD650
    Amazon.com: Sennheiser HD 598 Audiophile Headphones with High-Gloss Burl Wood Accents: Electronics
    Fiio E17
    Zalman Nc-1 Microphone.. This will be a great setup for both gaming and music.
    http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic...MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320420369&sr=8-1

    Another alternative is
    http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PC...4D2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320420240&sr=8-1
     
    Chaos92, Nov 4, 2011
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    Chaos92 Notebook Consultant

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  9. Fatal_Wound

    Fatal_Wound Newbie

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    Thanks the help! Appreciate it guys :D
     
    Fatal_Wound, Nov 9, 2011
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