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April 13th, 2014 11:00

Dell gx620 mini tower MT does it have s/pdif or can i upgrade

Hi i have a dell gx620 mini tower does this have a spdif connection or can i upgrade the soundcard.

i have checked the manual but it does mention s/pdif  but dosent mention any connections.

8 Wizard

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April 13th, 2014 14:00

Doesn't have.  If you want digital audio out use a turtle beach USB Audio.

http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/sound-cards-accessories/micro-ii/31

The amigo II is a good headset adapter.

http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/sound-cards-accessories/amigo-ii/32

April 13th, 2014 15:00

Hi sorry i should have explained a little more i am looking to input p/dif   in to my gx620

it is for multitrack recorder this has s/pdif out and i plan on recording the output at 24 bit

is it possible to upgrade the soundcard on the gx620 with something like a

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151275790445?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

if its not possible to upgrade the sound card i will look to buy a cd recorder 

6 Professor

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April 13th, 2014 21:00

is it possible to upgrade the soundcard on the gx620 with something like a

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151275790445?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

That should work.

8 Wizard

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April 14th, 2014 07:00

That card Specifically WILL NOT WORK.

I would still suggest USB 2.0 instead of PCI 2.3

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MTrackPlus.html

Industry started switching to PCI 2.2 and 2.3 systems as early as 2002

Pentium 4 and up based systems are PCI 2.2 or PCI 2.3

5v ONLY cards DO NOT and WILL NOT ever work.

PCI 2.2 and PCI 2.3 "Universal" cards have 2 Keyways indicating that they work in 3.3v slots as well as 5v slots.  1 Keyway indicates 5v ONLY Pentium 3 motherboard status.

Look at the key (notch) on the pci card.  If the key is rearward, then the card is a 5v signalling card and not supported by pci version 2.3.

 

On the otherhand, if the pci card has two keys, one forward and one rearward, then the card is considered a "universal" pci card meaning the card features 3.3v signalling (forward key) and 5v signalling (rearward key) and is supported by pci version 2.3.

The same issue is true with OLD PCI Data Acquisition cards or Video cards or NIC cards etc.


 


 

M-Audio M-Track Plus USB Audio Interface


Specification Detail
Computer Connection Type USB
Form Factor Desktop
Simultaneous I/O 2 x 2
A/D Resolution 24-bit/48kHz
Built In DSP/FX No
Number of Audio Inputs 4
Audio Inputs Types 2 x XLR, 2 x TRS
Number of Audio Outputs 3
Audio Output Types 2 x TRS, 1 x TRS (headphones)
Number of Digital Inputs 1
Digital Input Types 1 x S/PDIF
Number of Digital Outputs 1
Digital Output Types 1 x S/PDIF
Number of Preamps 2
Phantom Power Yes
MIDI I/O In, Out
Bus Powered Yes
Depth 4.7"
Width 6.5"
Height 2.25"
Weight 1.5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number MTRACKPLUS

April 14th, 2014 07:00

Hi thanks for the advice would i be better forgetting a upgrade soundcard for the gx620

and just getting something newer instead i only want s/pdif input and have 2 dell gx620 mini towers

i dont know where to start looking

8 Wizard

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April 14th, 2014 07:00

Getting Mtrack Plus allows you to invest 1 time and keep forever.

 M-Audio M-Track Plus USB Audio Interface(Works PC or MAC)

Firewire has been dropped by Apple and isn't standard in most PC's.

Newer Systems DO NOT HAVE PCI 2.X slots at all.

I would still suggest USB 2.0 instead of PCI 2.3

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MTrackPlus.html

 

 

Specification Detail
Computer Connection Type USB
Form Factor Desktop
Simultaneous I/O 2 x 2
A/D Resolution 24-bit/48kHz
Built In DSP/FX No
Number of Audio Inputs 4
Audio Inputs Types 2 x XLR, 2 x TRS
Number of Audio Outputs 3
Audio Output Types 2 x TRS, 1 x TRS (headphones)
Number of Digital Inputs 1
Digital Input Types 1 x S/PDIF
Number of Digital Outputs 1
Digital Output Types 1 x S/PDIF
Number of Preamps 2
Phantom Power Yes
MIDI I/O In, Out
Bus Powered Yes
Depth 4.7"
Width 6.5"
Height 2.25"
Weight 1.5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number MTRACKPLUS
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