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    Surround sound on D630

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Askarii, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. Askarii

    Askarii Notebook Consultant

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    howdy folks :)

    Question is simple:
    I have a Dell latitude D630 notebook. Here are the specs:
    T7300 processor
    80 gb HDD
    cd/dvd read/write
    2.5 gb RAM
    Windows vista home basic
    Sigmatel Highdef audio

    I want to be able to use a 5.1 surround sound speaker set. I am well aware the laptop can't do that currently :(

    So what must I do to be able to enjoy the wonderful sounds of country music? (jk :p )
    More seriously, what must i do to fully use my 5.1 set.


    thx
     
    Askarii, Oct 30, 2007
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  2. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    Doesn't it have 3 audio ports?
     
    Fade To Black, Oct 30, 2007
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    FrostKnight Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Mine only has one. I wish it had better sound output, not only through speakers but also the crappy sound chip.
     
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    You may want to look at an express card sound card.
     
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    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    So, I guess no 5.1 for you. I know that for using 5.1 speakers you need to have 3 audio ports.
    vespoli, yeah, for instance the new Creative is a good card and way better than what's integrated. The only downside is that it's external.
     
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  6. Askarii

    Askarii Notebook Consultant

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    thx vespoli.

    and no only one audio port and one mic.

    How much do these external cards cost and do they have a certain life span?

    thx again
     
    Askarii, Nov 1, 2007
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