Is it simple to add a sound card to an all in one motherboard on which the native sound is toast?
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The Presario 6000 is a very easy desktop computer to update with a soundcard.I am guessing with your computers specs, you're running Windows XP.
PCI is the way to go. You do not want a USB card. First they take up usb ports, second, they are more expensive. Third, why? Are you really scared to open your case?
If so: here's a quick tutorial on how to install it:
Your mobo will be a bit different, but this will give you an idea.
http://www.fonerbooks.com/r_sound.htm
I like the Creative Soundblaster Live series. they can be had on eBay for about $10 or so. Simply go to ebay, type in Creative Soundblaster and search by price. They are pretty cheap, expect to pay anywhere from $10-15 for a decent card. Probably less. If you want a nice card look for the Creative Soundblaster LIVE series, these are Black cards and cost a bit more- maybe 15-20 each.Try and get a soundcard with the driver CD, or have the seller email you the drivers. If you want to waste money, buy one locally at Best Buy or your local electronics superstore...
Now, after you have it installed on your motherboard: The key is to turn off onboard sound. If you are an advanced user, I'd tell you to got to Bios and turn off OnBoard Sound. If you know what that means, do it. If Not, don't worry about it.
When your computer boots, it will search for drivers. If you got a driver cd with your purchase, install it now. If not, thats ok, most Soundblaster cards have native XP drivers. After its installed and windows says "your hardware is now ready to use" plug in the speakers.
This is where you turn the speakers on and the volume up.
Start Menu > Control Panel, >Classic View if not already, >Sounds and Audio Devices,> Audio Tab> Set all that you can to your new card, OK >Voice tab, set all that you can to new card. OK>
Click Volume Tab move the sound slider. Did you hear that beep? If not something is set wrong, check your power for your speakers, your plug and your settings in the Sound Audio Devices panel. If you did hear that beep, turn your speakers down and enjoy your new upgraded sound card.
Thats it. Not very hard, just a lot of typing.. if you have any problems feel free to pm me..
http://www.fonerbooks.com/upgrade8.htm
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I don't know how mission critical audio is for you but if you want to have the best external sound card go with a firewire based sound card. Firewire is always used in professional setups, but is still used in "prosumer" external sound cards. Echo make some of the cleanest sound cards and start at $200.
But really its not that difficult to open up you case and add a new card, just be mindful of the card slot type.
Be sure to go into you bios and disable the toasted onboard sound card before installation or either of these.
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Yes it is simple to... hmm there are many how to guides... for example... http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/a2d414af-9276-443c-b21c-49e29208ca0d1033.mspx
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Sorry-- I was being funny with the lot of typing comment. Its not very hard if you've done it before. The first time is a bit compliated- what soundcard should I buy theres so many choices, but it they are almost all the same (in the 10-15 price range) also I can't tell you how many clients have called me bc their new sound card was broke (they didn't go into properties and turn it on).. thats a key part.. enjoy!
BTW,
I was cleaning up last night and found a couple extra sound cards- if the asker want's to PM me I can send him one for the cost of postage (about $3 if inside US)
Nice...=)
But...a lot of typing?