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    Using/Adapting a desktop PCI card in a laptop. Possible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by DavidEC1984, Dec 24, 2006.

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    Are there any caddies or cradles available (UK preferably) that allow you connect a PCI card via USB, PCMCIA or somesuch external interface?

    I have a laptop, and in my old desktop I have an Audigy 2 ZS, which is obviously still a superb sound card. Is there any way of recovering it to use with my laptop? The PCMCIA version retails for £65 ($110), so I'd like to avoid that.

    Thanks.

    I have one free ExpressCard slot on my 15.4" Evesham Technology Computer Shopper Voyager C530 laptop.
     
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    Thanks. That contraption looks a monstrosity! Ah, I suppose I'll be stuck with Realtek HD for the time being.
     
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