Sound card

Hi-Live 6 Channel PCI Pro Sound Card

Purpose: Sound card is a device that allows the computer to output sound through connected speakers, to record sounds from a microphone input, and to manipulate sounds stored on the computer.

Cost: $20.99

Sound card Specifications

6CH DAC for Ac3® 5.1CH purpose
HRTF-based 3D positional audio, supporting Direct-Sound™ 3D and A3D™ interface
Legacy audio SBPRO™ compatible
Supports 4.1/5.1 speakers, C3DX positional audio in 4/6 CH speaker mode
DLS-based wavetable music synthesizer, supports DirectMusic™
Professional difital audio interface supporting 24-bit SPDIF IN and OUT (44.1k and 48k format)
Built-in Pctel® HSP56 Modem™ interface
Built-in 32ohm Earphone buffer
Drivers support EAX®, karaoke dey, Echo...
MPU-401 port/Dual game port
Line-in, microphone, front-out, rear-out and bass jacks
15-pin standard game/midi port
Built-in ZV port 32-bit PCI bus master
External E²PROM interface
16-bit full duplex CODEC
Single chip design, digital power +5V, 128 pins QFP

 

Reason for Selection: I choose this soundcard because it adds 6 channels of stereo sound to almost any computer system. This will allow me to play most advanced games or watch a DVD movie.