question on 4.1 computer speakers, whats the point?
10-10-01, 03:11 AM
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question on 4.1 computer speakers, whats the point?
ok to some this may seem like a really stupid question, sorry. but i just got these 4.1 speakers, but how can i use them to their fullest capabilities? i don't have a sound card, but i heard most sound cards don't support 4.1, so whats the point? is this true? i know i'm supposed to get a fuller sound, but if no sound cards support this, is there any use?
10-10-01, 09:16 AM
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I have 5.1 speakers, with a 5.1 Sound Blaster. I use my computer to watch movies while I work or when I don't want to disturb everyone else in the house.
10-10-01, 12:50 PM
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Umm...if you don't have a sound card, then why would you buy the speakers? Unless you meant you don't have a 4.1/5.1 capable sound card?
Either way, a lot of people use their computers as their sole DVD player, in which they would need 4.1 or 5.1 speaker set-ups. Many cards support it, look into the new Audigy line of cards from creative, among others.
Either way, a lot of people use their computers as their sole DVD player, in which they would need 4.1 or 5.1 speaker set-ups. Many cards support it, look into the new Audigy line of cards from creative, among others.
10-10-01, 01:42 PM
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I have a creative SB live and the cambridge sound works 4.1
they work great for gaming, especially first person games as you can hear people behind you
they work great for gaming, especially first person games as you can hear people behind you
10-10-01, 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by KrackerBox
yes, i meant i don't have a sound card capable of 4.1/5.1 is there any 4.1 capable sound card out ther for isa slots? all my pci slots are full.
yes, i meant i don't have a sound card capable of 4.1/5.1 is there any 4.1 capable sound card out ther for isa slots? all my pci slots are full.
In any case, games that support environmental surround sound are really cool with 4.1 speakers. The first time I played Rogue Spear with EAX, it was like a new experience.
10-10-01, 11:01 PM
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Originally posted by Todd B.
I don't think so. You'll need to free up a PCI slot for a card like the SoundBlaster Live. Actually, you might want to get a SoundBlaster Audigy, their new card. I think they are shipping now. Either that, or you can get a Live for cheaper now, since it's discontinued.
In any case, games that support environmental surround sound are really cool with 4.1 speakers. The first time I played Rogue Spear with EAX, it was like a new experience.
I don't think so. You'll need to free up a PCI slot for a card like the SoundBlaster Live. Actually, you might want to get a SoundBlaster Audigy, their new card. I think they are shipping now. Either that, or you can get a Live for cheaper now, since it's discontinued.
In any case, games that support environmental surround sound are really cool with 4.1 speakers. The first time I played Rogue Spear with EAX, it was like a new experience.
dang now i REALLY want a better sound card...but i'm just using onboard sound, and my two pci slots are taken by video card and ethernet card....dang. if only i can free one up.
10-10-01, 11:14 PM
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I'd say get a whole new mobo
Originally posted by KrackerBox
dang now i REALLY want a better sound card...but i'm just using onboard sound, and my two pci slots are taken by video card and ethernet card....dang. if only i can free one up.
dang now i REALLY want a better sound card...but i'm just using onboard sound, and my two pci slots are taken by video card and ethernet card....dang. if only i can free one up.
10-10-01, 11:57 PM
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Originally posted by mikehunt
I'd say get a whole new mobo
I'd say get a whole new mobo
are there any cheap isa ethernet cards? i know 3com has one, but that ain't cheap.
10-11-01, 09:32 AM
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What is your setup now(CPU, Memory Type)? You should be able o get a new good mother board for about $100 or less depending on what you already have.
Have an AGP slot? If you do, get an AGP video card and get a new sound card to go into the PCI slot.
Have an AGP slot? If you do, get an AGP video card and get a new sound card to go into the PCI slot.
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10-11-01, 12:44 PM
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Originally posted by SmackDaddy
What is your setup now(CPU, Memory Type)? You should be able o get a new good mother board for about $100 or less depending on what you already have.
Have an AGP slot? If you do, get an AGP video card and get a new sound card to go into the PCI slot.
What is your setup now(CPU, Memory Type)? You should be able o get a new good mother board for about $100 or less depending on what you already have.
Have an AGP slot? If you do, get an AGP video card and get a new sound card to go into the PCI slot.
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10-11-01, 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by SmackDaddy
What is your setup now(CPU, Memory Type)? You should be able o get a new good mother board for about $100 or less depending on what you already have.
Have an AGP slot? If you do, get an AGP video card and get a new sound card to go into the PCI slot.
What is your setup now(CPU, Memory Type)? You should be able o get a new good mother board for about $100 or less depending on what you already have.
Have an AGP slot? If you do, get an AGP video card and get a new sound card to go into the PCI slot.
agp? haha, no i don't have one of those. sucky. but even if i get a new mother board, i would still need to buy a new chip and a new case, and that at least around $200 total. also would need to buy ram. i wish i can buy a new one, even though $200 is still really dirt cheap, i don't have the funds. my computer is a crappy e-machine (hey, it was cheap at the time) 400 celeron, 160ram, around 30 gb.
