Think my Soundcard is dying

[bjtheman1]

I have a logitech 5.1 surround sound system, well I'll get static here & there when listening to anything. Also, while listening to mp3s or whatever if I'm online searching sites, etc it gets static as well.
Does this mean my soundcard sucks ass pretty much? It's the base one that came with my CPU.
If I wanted to upgrade what would be a good one to choose, dependability is a huge deal to me. Like to spend about $50-75 at the most.
Also, is switching out your soundcard hard, I've never messed with it?

Thanks

[Tx Redneck]

First off, what interface do you have available? pcie x1, pci....

http://shop4.frys.com/search?cat=-46722&pType=pDisplay

[bjtheman1]

First off, what interface do you have available? pcie x1, pci....
http://shop4.frys.com/search?cat=-46722&pType=pDisplay


:wtf1:

[line-em-up]

Is it an onboard soundcard? Every one I've had has noise issues.

[Tx Redneck]

:wtf1:
I added that link after I asked the question. There are multiple cards listed there @ Flys in the price range you're looking for, you just need to know what slot(pci-e x1 or pci) you have so you know which card to get.

If the pc is a pre-built it's likely on board audio so the install will be very easy.

[bjtheman1]

I added that link after I asked the question. There are multiple cards listed there @ Flys in the price range you're looking for, you just need to know what slot(pci-e x1 or pci) you have so you know which card to get.

If the pc is a pre-built it's likely on board audio so the install will be very easy.

Ah I see, yes it's an HP, Onboard card. Anyone in particular you'd recommend over the others?

[Tx Redneck]

Ah I see, yes it's an HP, Onboard card. Anyone in particular you'd recommend over the others?

Anything Creative or Sound Blaster is gonna be good, you just need to know what kinda slot you're gonna be usin' to get the right one.

http://www.instantgoodness.com/images/uploaded/pages/272/AGP_PCI_PCIE_PCIEx1_Bus.jpg

[Hunt4m3x]

Its prob using the AGP port.

[Tx Redneck]

Dadgummit, I had a picture in my post w/ all 4 slots to help him identify what he needed and it disappeared. :mad:
NM, problem on my end.:(

[bjtheman1]

Most of them say Interface PCI 2.1, guess I'll have to take apart the pc to figure this out

thanks for the info

[5.0_CJ]

this can be caused by interference on the pci bus, or adjacent cards. Try moving it away from other cards in the case.