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    putting a new soundcard in?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by hockeyhoser23, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. hockeyhoser23

    hockeyhoser23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is it possible to add a new sound card (possibly a creative x-fi) into my hp pavillion dv9000? I know I can't add a graphics card since it's onboard but I was wondering if the same problem applies to sound cards as well.
     
    hockeyhoser23, Dec 2, 2007
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  2. crinzema

    crinzema Notebook Evangelist

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    I no expert with this topic, but i'm almost positive that the sound card is soldered to the motherboard and can not be replaced. But I think you can get external sound cards.
     
    crinzema, Dec 2, 2007
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    If the notebook has an Express slot (most 2007 notebooks do) then you can add the X-Fi. But I don't recommend the X-Fi it has too many compromises.

    Rather, try a USB soundcard like Audio Advantage SRM or M-Audio Transit. Or for something simple, use Audio Advantage Amigo.

    But none of these will give a considerable improvement over the onboard sound quality (also depending on your particular sound chip); onboard sound has steadily evolved over the past few years, and the external cards haven't really kept pace.
     
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    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    the only reason to get an external card and bypass the onboard sound is if you need 5.1 or something for a home theater.

    otherwise, you're not going to notice a difference at all... unless you're one of those people who has to EQ every song because they've tricked themselves into thinking they're some kind of audiophile.

    a nice set of external speakers or headphones is all you need.
     
    NotebookYoozer, Dec 2, 2007
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