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    External sound card options

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Chunk21, Jan 20, 2016.

  1. Chunk21

    Chunk21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all,

    Looking for some feedback on external sound card options.

    I was disappointed to learn that the 15R2 does not support 5.1 out as my old M14 did. So looking to see what people are running.

    I have the Logitech z5300 speaker setup, and I never use headphones. So to input to the amp I need 3 3.5mm inputs. I also have the GA with an R9 290.

    I'm looking at the Asus Xonar U7 usb audio card and thinking that may be my easiest solution. I don't see a simple way to pass HDMI audio out to 3 3.5mm plugs.
     
    Chunk21, Jan 20, 2016
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    zergslayer69 Liquid Hz

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