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Toxica

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January 18th, 2007 01:00

XPS M1710 / Audigy 2 NX

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question that I would appreciate an opinion from the community on.

I have an XPS m1710 with the software Audigy installed. Recently I purchased Logitech z5300e 5.1 Speakers.  However, I realize that this isnt a perfect solution for surround sound as there is only one physical audio jack on the system. Being the perfectionist that I am, I really want a better audio experience when playing games, etc. The surround currently sounds faded across the speakers. For example, when running the Audigy softeware, it doesnt give me the option for 5.1 speakers, only 2.1 and headphones. When I run the audio channel test in Steam games, the rear channels sound blended with the front.
 
Anyways, cutting to the chase, will the external Audigy 2 NX USB option improve the audio experience with surround sound, or will it be a waste of time/money? Are there any other options?
 
Thanks for any help.
 
Justin Majnarich

Message Edited by Toxica on 01-18-200712:38 PM

kqmqverick

22 Posts

January 22nd, 2007 12:00

I'm currently running this way and ive found the sound to be hit/miss so far using the NX. It only supports up to EAX 3.0 which some newer games (like fear) dosent support. I currently have games on the Doom engine up and running with 5.1 but Fear is stuck in Stereo do to the lack of EAX 4.0. The NX is hard to get though since it has been discontinued. The best way is to go to eBay creative is selling refurbished models for around $60.

Toxica

3 Posts

January 22nd, 2007 18:00

Thanks for the answer... I wonder if the new X-Fi series from Creative has an external option.

Anyways. The help is much appreciated.

Justin

DELL-Jimmy P

1.5K Posts

January 22nd, 2007 22:00

Toxica
 
 A lot of people here are having good luck using a Ddock with a Audigy in the expansion slot.

Toxica

3 Posts

January 23rd, 2007 00:00

Thanks for the suggestion Jimmy.

If I were to purchase a dock for the laptop, and put a sound card in it, would i have to also purchase a monitor, etc. It would be as if i were running the laptop only as a desktop, sort of... right? Or would i be able to just Put the laptop on the dock and use it normally, with the sound card in the dock being activated when it's plugged in?

Any help is appreciated.

Justin

DELL-Jimmy P

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January 23rd, 2007 15:00

Toxica
 
 You don't need to purchase anything but the dock, there is a separate monitor stand if you want to use it like a desktop but it's not necessary.

AEV

287 Posts

January 23rd, 2007 23:00

what dock and what stand? Part Numbers????
 
Thanks.

DELL-Jimmy P

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January 24th, 2007 14:00

AEV

287 Posts

January 24th, 2007 17:00

I was wondering on the stand.. THANKS!

AEV

287 Posts

January 30th, 2007 23:00

Can you explain how the dock does multi monitor? I want to use two 24 inch monitors when docked?
 
Thanks
 

AEV

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January 31st, 2007 16:00

Can both the VGA and DVI drive to 1900x1200? (1920x1200) I assume that is the max resolution for the external ports with the XPS 7950gtx.
 
Thanks
 

DELL-Jimmy P

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January 31st, 2007 16:00


AEV wrote:
Can both the VGA and DVI drive to 1900x1200? (1920x1200) I assume that is the max resolution for the external ports with the XPS 7950gtx.
 
Thanks
 


AEV
 I just check my setup and it will handle 1920 X 1200 on both, I have a D620 with Intel integrated Graphics. It really depends more on the driver, I don't have the hardware to test a 7950GTX (wish I did):smileyhappy:.

AEV

287 Posts

January 31st, 2007 16:00

I wish I could find that out. I want to get a 30" panel but I can't find out for sure if the XPS docked can drive the 30" higher than 1900x1200. Is there anyone there you can check with?
 
Thanks
 

DELL-Jimmy P

1.5K Posts

January 31st, 2007 16:00


AEV wrote:
Can you explain how the dock does multi monitor? I want to use two 24 inch monitors when docked?
 
Thanks
 

AEV
 You can have one monitor connected to the DVI port and one to the VGA.

DELL-Jimmy P

1.5K Posts

February 1st, 2007 22:00


AEV wrote:
I wish I could find that out. I want to get a 30" panel but I can't find out for sure if the XPS docked can drive the 30" higher than 1900x1200. Is there anyone there you can check with?
 
Thanks
 

A 30" LCD, at least ours requires dual Link DVI. No portable system
we sell has that yet.

AEV

287 Posts

February 2nd, 2007 14:00

Glad to know that .. Thanks..
 
I'll get two 24" or 27" if the 27" does not require a dual configuration.
 
 

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