sound cards X 2?

Question

is it true that you can have two sound cards installed in a p.c unlike graphic cards unless you have sli or crossfire
is it just graphic cards that this applies to,or is there other cards that only one can be installed per computer

Answer 1

Yes you can have two sound cards installed in a PC. I have done it. I've set up for a friend Sound Blaster Live for gaming and Yamaha SW1000XG for his mixing for his DJ gig and they both co-existed happily together.

The thing is you need to select which one you want to use each time through your Multimedia section in Control Panel. This means cannot use both at the same time. This is because most software programs were not written to take advantage of two sound cards.

But it can be done.

Answer 2

Using a Second (or more) Sound Card with AGWPE
Recent AGWPE versions let you use unlimited additional sound cards in your computer. This lets you use one sound card for Windows programs and devices, such as a CD player, while your second sound card can be dedicated to AGWPE. In fact, you could even install a third sound card (or more!) for more packet ports. Your only limitation will be card slots and PTT signaling ports (COM, LPT or USB) in your computer.

Ideally your additional sound cards will be "plug-and-play" and Windows will automatically recognize them when you boot up after installing it. Otherwise you will need to use the Windows Control Panel option, "Add New Hardware", to tell Windows about the sound card and install the appropriate drivers. After the additional sound card is installed in Windows, AGWPE will automatically recognize all cards.

[Note: For more information about compatible sound cards see the More About AGWPE page. ]

To select the sound card you want to use for sound card packet, call up AGWPE's main menu, select Properties and then, with Port 1 highlighted, click on OK. The Properties for Port1 box will then open. Under the TNC Sub Type choice field there is an Options button. Click on the Options button to bring up the SoundCard Modem/TNC Setup window. At the bottom of this window is a Sound Card Selection dialogue box where you can select the sound card you want AGWPE to use. Click on the down arrow to the right of the box to see your choices.

Answer 3

You should be able to use as many sound or video cards as you wish. They won't work until you get the driver settings correct, but you should be able to do (most of) that by changing the IRQ of each device.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

having never tried to install two sound cards, i would imagine they would conflict with each other. i would say no, it's not true

Answer 6

NO ITS NOT TRUE U CAN ONLY HAVE ONE SOUND CARD THEY WILL NOT B COMPATIBLE AT ALL SO DON'T TRY IT...