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    sound blaster upgrade..

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by GaMeRxD, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. GaMeRxD

    GaMeRxD Notebook Evangelist

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    is that sound blaster upgrade even worth it for dell? or will u not notice anything
     
    GaMeRxD, Feb 19, 2008
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    No it's not worth it. It's just software.
     
    crash, Feb 19, 2008
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    wow just software?i thought it was a sound card >.>
    yeah the 20$ wouldn't be worth it then
     
    GaMeRxD, Feb 19, 2008
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    Nope, not a soundcard. Only the "ExpressCard Sound Blaster X-Fi® Xtreme Audio Sound Card" is actually a sound card.
     
    crash, Feb 19, 2008
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    I just ordered this on my laptop. Is this worth buying? I plan to use the Blu-ray player on my laptop with my TV and I may use the audio via the HDMI cable. Also, I may do some gaming on it.
     
    Bruuce, Feb 19, 2008
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    If you use HDMI for your audio, than the sound card is useless. It's useful for connecting speakers directly to the laptop; it'll increase the output sound quality.
     
    crash, Feb 19, 2008
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    Wow, so it will have a minimal, if any, impact on HD audio via HDMI? Is it the same for games with the laptop speakers? (minimal if any impact)
     
    Bruuce, Feb 19, 2008
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    From what I understand, on a notebook, it only affects what you plug in it. I'll do a bit of research on this, but I'm pretty sure about this.
     
    crash, Feb 19, 2008
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    I eagerly await what you find. I'm doing some research on the subject myself, so I'll take some of the burden off of you. :)
     
    Bruuce, Feb 19, 2008
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    well if it is for external speakers..then the 20$ is worth it
     
    GaMeRxD, Feb 19, 2008
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    Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. I'm not sure |crash| was talking about the Soundblaster software you were referring to. I think he was talking about the sound card.
     
    Bruuce, Feb 19, 2008
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    The $20 Sound Blaster upgrade is NOT a sound card. It's a suite of software.

    The Expresscard X-Fi is a sound card. I believe this is more than a $20 upgrade.
     
    crash, Feb 19, 2008
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    OHH its all good now..thanks...lol
     
    GaMeRxD, Feb 19, 2008
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    No problem :)
     
    crash, Feb 19, 2008
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