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    What soundcard does the alienware 17 have? specs?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Sole164, Jan 18, 2014.

  1. Sole164

    Sole164 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So i dont know what soundcard the alienware 17 has and what are the specs to the soundcard. I just want to know if the alienware 17 soundcard is good enough to power my headphones
     
    Sole164, Jan 18, 2014
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    Sole164 Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump bump bump
     
    Sole164, Jan 18, 2014
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    Hackintoshihope AlienMeetsApple

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    Are you needing 5.1ch support? If so you are good! Now there is no 7.1ch support.
     
    Hackintoshihope, Jan 18, 2014
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    That ^^ + it's an embedded audio device. Still really good quality and 5.1 sound. You may also acquire a dedicated USB audio card.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 21, 2014
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