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This card supports two channels. The five piece sets usually splits the
channels out of the subwoofer, so it shouldn't be a problem.
Kyle Elmblade
Distinct Computer Solutions
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From: "Frank R. Brown" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2000 3:56 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Hardware recommendations -- scanner. cdrw, sound
card, &c...
> If I decided to go for a three- or five-piece speaker set,
> would I need a special sound card to support it, or
> would it make sense to use it with something like the
> basic soundblaster you recommended?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Kyle Elmblade <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > A new sound card would improve performance. If you are looking for a
good
> > low-end solutions, I would suggest the SoundBlaster PCI128 (or Creative
Labs
> > PCI128 - they are the same card). It has great sound, and can usually
be
> > found for around $25 on pricewatch.com....
> > ...
> > If you want to go all out, a five piece surround sound
> > set will run you about $75-$150 for decent ones (three piece sets are
> > $50-$125 for decent ones)....
>
> Frank R.Brown
> Frank.R.Brown@MailAndNews
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