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Hey guys,
Well I've got a Epox 8RDA+ and it didn't come with the 5.1 speaker add-on card so I can hook up a 5.1 system to it. It's only got the standard 3 plug out let. Now I know nothing about computer audio, but I'd like to some time be able to get a 5.1 speaker system (maybe z640). Where can I get the add-on card? I can't find it anywhere one Epox's website.
wondering about this again, and never got a reply.
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i believe it is called a soundcard
umm no, I have a soundcard (it's built into my motherboard) I'm looking for a card that is suppose to be compatible with my mobo that let's me use a 5.1 system. Right now I've only got 3 plugs (line-in, mike, speaker), don't I need more to use a 5.1 system like the z560s?Quote:
Originally posted by stealthassassin
i believe it is called a soundcard
Edit: You gotta buy a seperate audio adapter. The motherboard supports it, but doesn't include it. You can check computer stores (ie. newegg.com) to find a third-party adapter.
But you're better off getting a new sound card.
I looked at newegg.com but couldn't find it, what should I search under? I'm trying to save some money, I'd rather stick with my onboard soundstorm and buy a cheap add-on card rather than a $80 soundcard. Is the add-on card really that expensive? Or the quality that bad?
I remember reading two reviews of 8RDA+. I remember them both complained about how there was no adapter. It would cost around $10-20 so the review pointed out.
Btw, does your motherboard have Realtek ALC650E for audio, not soundstorm?
Soundstorm's audio quality is one of the best (if not the best) in terms of audio quality for an integrated solution. Many would say its better than Live! but under Audigy1.
Mine has Soundstorm, which I really like. That's why I was hoping to get the add-on card. Now I need to find that card, there is no mention of it on Epox's site. But I know it exsists... somewhere.Quote:
Originally posted by silence
I remember reading two reviews of 8RDA+. I remember them both complained about how there was no adapter. It would cost around $10-20 so the review pointed out.
Btw, does your motherboard have Realtek ALC650E for audio, not soundstorm?
Soundstorm's audio quality is one of the best (if not the best) in terms of audio quality for an integrated solution. Many would say its better than Live! but under Audigy1.
I also just checked Epox's site -> FAQ. Yup, No mention of it. I'm going to assume the Epox doesn't make the add-on adapter themselves. I wish I could give you a place where to get them. Maybe someone else already went through this.
If all else fails, you could always email them and see what they recommend.
Thanks for your help.
Go here www.epoxstore.com and click on accessories. Edit to add: I thought the addon card was just for digital sound(although I might be wrong).
You are thinking of this (http://www.epoxstore.com/Product_Det...roduct_ID=1011) but they don't seem to have what I want, a 6 channel audio card to use 5.1 speakers.Quote:
Originally posted by lonewolfroger
Go here www.epoxstore.com and click on accessories. Edit to add: I thought the addon card was just for digital sound(although I might be wrong).
Have you checked your MB manual to see how to setup your 5.1 speakers with the standard 3 plugs, Its shows how to do it for my 8rda+.Quote:
Originally posted by Mr Cherry
You are thinking of this (http://www.epoxstore.com/Product_Det...roduct_ID=1011) but they don't seem to have what I want, a 6 channel audio card to use 5.1 speakers.
sadly, I lost it while moving into my apartment.Quote:
Originally posted by lonewolfroger
Have you checked your MB manual to see how to setup your 5.1 speakers with the standard 3 plugs, Its shows how to do it for my 8rda+.
You should be able to download the manual, also if you have the soundstorm control panel it may show you how to do it, I would look it up in my MB manual, but right now I can`t find it. :(
if you need the link
Manual from:
ftp://ftp.epox.com/motherboard/suppo...u-8rda&+10.pdf
On this page
Stock code is SPD650, if that's any help. I know what it is you're after, Mr Cherry, and I have them in stock, but I'm in Melbourne, Aus. They're $50Aus (overpriced, IMHO), so if you can find an EPOX distributer in your part of the world, you shouldn't have to pay more than $30US. You may even want to email Epox and ask them to put you onto a distributer in your area.
From the PDF:Quote:
Originally posted by Mr Cherry
Hey guys,
Well I've got a Epox 8RDA+ and it didn't come with the 5.1 speaker add-on card so I can hook up a 5.1 system to it. It's only got the standard 3 plug out let. Now I know nothing about computer audio, but I'd like to some time be able to get a 5.1 speaker system (maybe z640). Where can I get the add-on card? I can't find it anywhere one Epox's website.
Center/Subwoofer (pink)
Rear out (blue)
front out (Green)
Basically you lose mic-in and line-in when you switch to 6ch mode.
Eric
Yeah, I was reading the PDF and I saw this too. But, I use my Mic a lot and really don't want to give it up.Quote:
Originally posted by ewitte
From the PDF:
Center/Subwoofer (pink)
Rear out (blue)
front out (Green)
Basically you lose mic-in and line-in when you switch to 6ch mode.
Eric
AFAIK most onboard sound does the same thing and there is rarely anything you can do other than disabling onboard sound and getting a PCI card.Quote:
Originally posted by Mr Cherry
Yeah, I was reading the PDF and I saw this too. But, I use my Mic a lot and really don't want to give it up.
Eric
that's why I'm trying to get the add-on card. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by ewitte
AFAIK most onboard sound does the same thing and there is rarely anything you can do other than disabling onboard sound and getting a PCI card.
Eric
I'm talking about PCI sound card. Not an add-on card. I doubt many motherboards would bother with one.Quote:
Originally posted by Mr Cherry
that's why I'm trying to get the add-on card. :rolleyes:
Eric
I know, but I've already stated I'm trying to avoid buying an expensive sound card and still keep my mic. That's why I want to get the add-on card. You said:Quote:
Originally posted by ewitte
I'm talking about PCI sound card. Not an add-on card.
I'm trying to do that "rare" thing and get the add-on card. Which should let me use my soundstorm with 5.1 speakers and a microphone.Quote:
AFAIK most onboard sound does the same thing and there is rarely anything you can do other than disabling onboard sound and getting a PCI card.
Eric
I think you did not understand what I was saying. By "rare" I mean that the MB developer would bother making such an add-on card. If they don't there is nothing that can be done short of getting a better sound card. You could probably get something fairly cheap off ebay.Quote:
Originally posted by Mr Cherry
I'm trying to do that "rare" thing and get the add-on card. Which should let me use my soundstorm with 5.1 speakers and a microphone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...gename=rvi:1:1
I'll have a Santa Cruz up in a few days.
Eric