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Thread ID: 79847 2007-06-03 06:04:00 Installing soundcard & converting 2.1 spkrs hsvman12 (12360) Press F1
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555566 2007-06-03 06:04:00 Hi, I have an Altec Lansing CS21 (2.1) speaker system currently hooked up to a PC with onboard sound. I want to install a better sound card with at least 5.1 sound. The problem is I would like to keep my current speakers and add a centre and rear speakers separately. Does any know if this can be done? The PC company is telling me I need to buy a complete 5.1 system. Thanks hsvman12 (12360)
555567 2007-06-03 06:51:00 The soundcard should support 5:1 if the system is recent

You cant convert a 2:1 to 5:1. The PC company is right, you'll have to buy a 5:1 speaker system.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
555568 2007-06-03 14:26:00 The soundcard should support 5:1 if the system is recent
Did you mean "on-board sound" rather than "soundcard", Speedy?
feersumendjinn (64)
555569 2007-06-03 21:50:00 Yup the onboard soundcard should support 5:1. Speedy Gonzales (78)
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