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    Express Card to PCI adapter?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AndroidVageta, Jun 4, 2010.

  1. AndroidVageta

    AndroidVageta Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a Asus W90...it has a Realtek ALC888 codec...sounds nice huh? It isnt...the headphone (overall audio output) has more "background" noise than ANY onboard audio Ive EVER used...its complete horrid!!!

    Anyways, is there a way I can use my X-Fi Platinum on my laptop? Thinking Express Card or USB to PCI adapater...would like to use the X-Fi not just for my headphones but also for the 7.1 outputs for my speakers.

    If someone knows of something PLEASE fill me in, thanks!

    And remember... I NEED PCI NOT PCI-Express!
     
    AndroidVageta, Jun 4, 2010
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  2. MaxGeek

    MaxGeek Notebook Evangelist

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    This is probably possible, but unlikely to be worth the money, hassle, and mess. You can buy a usb or PC/Express Card sound card for way less than this setup.

    You could do the DIY VIDOCK with the HWTools Express card to PCIe kit then get a PCI to PCIe adapter. All of this would cost more than your sound card is worth.

    This looks like a PCI to PCIe 1x convertor. The description is a little bit confusing though.
    http://www.startech.com/item/PEX1PCI1-PCIe-to-PCI-Adapter-Riser-Card.aspx
     
    MaxGeek, Jun 4, 2010
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