Does it Fit?

[lIrenicuSl]

Hi,

Thank you for reading this post.

Just because I am stupid as hell, I would like to ask about this Sound card:
https://www.cnet.com/products/asus-xonar-dg-sound-card-series/

Is she going to fit into my:
Z270 |MSI Tomahawk?

I am asking, because in the specyications they write about PCI slot, where i don't have such a thing

Could you help me with it?

PS. I am buying it, just because my friend wants me to sell it for 6$ and it is "new". I mean; he bought it like 3 years agoo and ddin't used till now.

What do you think?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Blaylock]

No. PCI is not compatible with PCIe.

 

[lIrenicuSl]

So maybe some kind of adapter?

 

[UltraTaco]

Something like this might work, although after additional price premium, is that sound card worth the extra cost and hassle?

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com...1564507314&s=gateway&sprefix=pci+x+to+&sr=8-1

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New sound card cost as much as adapter and already fits pcix

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-XONAR-SE-Channel-Compatibility/dp/B07HCX1NY9/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=sound+card&qid=1564507504&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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[lIrenicuSl]

Right, it makes no sense to buy such an expensive adapter
thanks a lot!

 

[Blaylock]

In my opinion unless you are experiencing issues with the on-board sound I wouldn't bother. The Realtek ALC892 processor will be superior to a Xonar DG CMI-8786 chip from, what, 10 years ago?

EDIT: If you do need a sound card then, like U_T is suggesting, go new.

 

[lIrenicuSl]

Could you provide me with good Sound cards to 40$ price? Is this Asus good one? I am asking because in my counter [Poland I can't find any sensitive review

 

[Blaylock]

Do you need 5.1 or 7.1 surround? That is a tight budget and you likely won't be able to find one with EMI shielding (the main reason for add on sound cards).

EDIT: This is about the cheapest I would consider if I was forced to buy one. No idea how well that EMI backplate works to be honest, but something is better than nothing.

 

[lIrenicuSl]

I am using headphones only, so i think 5:1 is enough
My headset: https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Stinger-Gaming-Headset/dp/B01L2ZRYVE

 

[EarthDog]

Why do you insist on a sound card in the first place? Is there something wrong with what oyu have currently?

 

[lIrenicuSl]

I just have 40$ to spent on my PC, what should I do, I don't miss anything in my PC build

 

[EarthDog]

Go go yourself some dinner or a beer.

I don't think you need it and a $40 audio card, most won't be better than integrated in the first place.

 

[lIrenicuSl]

Beer for 40$? show me good one !

 

[Blaylock]

My favorite from your country! Grab a rack of that and chill. LOL

EDIT: OR, if you really want to hate your life in the morning grab a few bottles of Jezy.

 

[don256us]

For headphones, you do *NOT* need 5.1 sound. I bought a cheap $5.00 USD USB sound card for my PC that had no working sound built in. I liked it just fine. However, if you're just looking to spend $40, buy a video game or something. A sound card does not seem like a worthy purchase.

 

[Zerileous]

You don't mention your case or cooling solutions in your sig. If you feel like you *must* spend this money on the PC, maybe look at upgrading or adding a couple of case fans.

If your friend wants $6 for the card, just give him $6 lol. The card won't improve your sound. If you want to do that, you can look at an external DAC/headphone amp combo, but $40 won't get you there. Here or here are good places to start. But truly before going there, what headphones are you listening to? Are you listening to music, or just games?

 

[UltraTaco]

I vote what Blay said or tacomexicano.pl
Grab that friend of yours and cheers! On 40 USD, I am sure you can have a taco feast
It's in Krakov. Address at the bottom.

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Seriously, upgrade to higher end video card on those $40 if you haven't picked it up yet.

 

[lIrenicuSl]

Right! I forgot about it!

I am owner of modded Sharkoon BW9000-W
I have 4 fans in my Case,
3x140mm
1x120mm [on the back]

CPU is using : SilentiumPC Fortis 3 HE1425 v2 with modded FAN: Cryorig Performance 140mm QF140

Here is an Old picture:

 

[habbajabba]

If it's just some old sound card that you don't need. Tell him to fly it, save your $6. Shar-coon good one, kinda like shark-nado.