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    Can I change the sound card for a V2000Z?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by metra, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. metra

    metra Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, newb question but I wanted to know pretty quickly.

    And if I can't, is there a point to buying 5.1 speakers if I read that the v2000z is 2 channels? Does that mean its only for 2.1 or 2.0?
     
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    mZimm Notebook Evangelist

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    No, you can not. However, you can buy an external sound card that will allow you to use 5.1 speakers perfectly. Most attach through USB or PCMCIA.
     
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    metra Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the quick reply man! Quick followup q before I begin my search: are the exeternal soundcards 1. Bulky? 2. A lot more expensive?
     
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    mZimm Notebook Evangelist

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    No, they aren't very bulky at all. It your notebook has a PCMCIA slot you can get the Audigy 2 ZS, which just sticks out of your PCMCIA slot a little bit. If it doesn't you'll have to go with an external USB one; which aren't too bulky either. The Audigy 2 NX that I have is very small. I got mine off of ebay for $50 refurbished from Creative, it normally goes for around $100 new. If you're willing to look for a deal they aren't too expensive, and they are definitely worth it.
     
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