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    Soundcard upgrade to GT70?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by cpubaka, Apr 28, 2012.

  1. cpubaka

    cpubaka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, everyone. I'm planning to buy a MSI GT70 online, and I notice there is an option to upgrade the soundcard on the GT70...

    ==Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
    ==Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro THX 24-bit External USB Sound Card ( + 99 )
    ==Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Wireless Sound Card System (Broadcast Xtreme Fidelity Audio from PC to other audio devices wirelessly) ( + 129 )

    Is it worth it up grade? Or is the GT70's default ... soundcard(?) already pretty awesome?

    I'm a total novice in the soundcard area... so I really need some help deciding... Many thanks in advance!
     
    cpubaka, Apr 28, 2012
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  2. robm@rkcomputer.net

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    The soundcard on the GT70 is not upgradable, it is fixed internal. Those are external upgrades, not necessary unless you are looking for a specific feature that the stock one does not offer. The stock sound is powerful and should suite most users.
     
    [email protected], Apr 28, 2012
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    cpubaka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh, i see. Perfect then I'll just leave it as is. Thanks!
     
    cpubaka, Apr 28, 2012
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    If you do want to get an upgrade for the sound, look at the Fiio USB DAC's+Amp. There are other bigger sized DAC+Amps as well. (Provided you have the headphones to go along with them.)
     
    Superfrag, Apr 28, 2012
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