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    sound card for studio xps 16?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by dellstudio15, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. dellstudio15

    dellstudio15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    does anyone know what type of interegrated sound card the SXPS16 has and if its possible to upgrade to an after market one??

    i also would like to know if the integrated sound does 5.1 for movies and if they are good or not.

    Thanks guys
     
    dellstudio15, Apr 14, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can't upgrade the sound card on any notebook as far as I know. You might be able to purchase an add-in card that uses USB or the ExpressCard slot. But you cannot upgrade the internal one.

    Check manufacturer specs regarding what formats of sound it supports.
     
    Greg, Apr 14, 2009
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    ImakE Notebook Evangelist

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    Processing power is at the point where most laptops have gone to software based sound cards/processing. The only reason for external/upgrade is to have dedicated and cleaner output or for professional applications.
     
    ImakE, Apr 14, 2009
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