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USB or PCI ?
I am thinkin about upgrading some accessories on my Dimension PC, and the first thing I want to upgrade is my sound card. Is there a difference between PCI and USB Audigy 2 sound cards (other than the connection type)? I mean, do they sound the same? Do they perform the same in regular music listening and games? Any advice? Thanks.
NVRambo
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January 14th, 2012 09:00
It would help to know the model of your Dimension, but in general go with the PCI version assuming you have an open expansion slot.
fireberd
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January 14th, 2012 12:00
Most later Dimensions, such as my E510 only have a PCIeX1 slot for video and the rest are PCI. Thus if it's a Dimension only a PCI type sound card will work.
Generally, if you have a PCI slot that type will work better.
RobinBredin
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January 14th, 2012 12:00
Even better, they now do PCIe x 1 audio cards.
Mary G
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January 14th, 2012 13:00
Anyone notice the 2004 date on this post?
fireberd
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January 15th, 2012 03:00
gotcha (or at least got me as I wasn't paying any attention).
RobinBredin
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January 15th, 2012 05:00
Got me as well. lol