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    Inspiron 1520 and PURE 5.1 Sound

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by talktoanil, Feb 27, 2009.

  1. talktoanil

    talktoanil Newbie

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    Hi. I have a DELL Inspiron 1520 laptop which no way has a 5.1 sound card in it. I need to buy creative GigaWorks G500 or Inspire T6200 5.1 speaker
    system depending on my budget.

    but before that i need a 5.1 card. hence i have decided to go for X-Fi Surround 5.1 as it has USB interface.

    Well,please let me know if i use above combination , will i get a pure 5.1 sound or it will be an simulated 5.1 sound ?

    kindly answer my doubt.
     
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  2. Citizen86

    Citizen86 Notebook User Guy

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    It should do true 5.1 surround... or else what would be the point?

    Just make sure you set it up correctly.
     
    Citizen86, Feb 27, 2009
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    talktoanil Newbie

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    so i just need to hook the USB and then 5.1 speakers to that USB Sound Card.

    also note that i am using Vista ultimate. so will those creative USB card work on Vista Ultimate ?
     
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  4. Citizen86

    Citizen86 Notebook User Guy

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    I haven't personally used that USB sound card, so I can't tell you for certain. But usually with 5.1 surround you can run tests, plug in all the speakers then you can play each speaker individually through the Creative program, then probably some type of sound that will move around you via the speakers... if you understand what I'm saying.

    Just find the software and drivers for the USB sound card and you should be good to go.
     
    Citizen86, Feb 27, 2009
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