Will this soundcard work with my computer??

Question

I am looking to buy a soundcard.. but i dont know which one would work with my pc? and i dont know weather i need to change bios or sumthin?? can someone point me in the right direction PCI / IDE??? my system is

Windows XP Pro

AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2200+
1.80 Ghz
512 MB of RAM

Motherboard is : PC CHIPS M825G (v9.2a)

I FOUND THIS SOUND CARD ON EBAY I WANNA BUY IS IT COMPATABLE WITH THESE REQUIRMENTS??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-Channel-5-1-Surround-Sound-Audio-Controller-PCI-Card_W0QQitemZ160060832343QQihZ006QQcategoryZ3701QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Main Features

# Supports Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98SE/98/WIN3.1, Linux
# Powerful 8338 Chipset
# HRTF-based 3D extension positional audio, supports Microsoft's Directsound 3D, Aureal's A3D API & Creative EAX interface
# Build-in 16 bit full duplex CODEC
# Connector : Line-In, MIC In, 2 x speaker out, MPU-401 port, dual game ports
# PCI 2.2 compatible, PC98 specifications compatible
# Compatible with Microsoft API
# 32-bit PCI bus master, 6-ch 16-bit DAC
# Legacy audio SB pro compatible
# Supports rear side speakers, CS3D positional audio in 4-ch speaker mode

http://www.pcchips.com.tw/PCCWeb/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?DetailID=283&MenuID=24&LanID=0 This Is My motherboard!!!

Answer 1

Should work, your Hardware seems new enough to accept the cart physically, and probably will electronically.

Depending on what's on your computer you may find may not work, but that should be in the manual of the motherboard already, as it has onboard sound card. (There is another possible issue which should not appear, as Windows XP will try to automaticly fix it)

As you have onboard sound card already, you may have to tell Windows and some programs (Like Winamp, and music programs) to use the correct sound card. It is possible to have TWO sound cards in one PC, playing Different Tunes AT the time, as I've done it with my brother.

My Question is WHY? It appears that You don't gain anything.. not unless
you have damaged onboard sound.

Answer 2

I am not real sure but you can call Tiger Direct and ask 1-800-888-4437 I can swap things out but if I dont know what to get I call them and ask what they have and ask about the price range or you could just go to there site TigerDirect.com They carry alot of AMD Athon computers. good luck!