expansion cards

  1. J

    Windows 7 Drives added via expansion cards keep disappearing

    I'm not certain if this has anything to do with Windows, or my motherboard, or overloading my system, or whatever. But I could use some input. I built my current system in the summer of 2009. I tried to "futureproof" as much as I could by putting in a Corei7 processor (the low-end, 2.66 Ghz...
    • JeffAHayes
    • Thread
    • bios compatibility components connection issues connectivity drives expansion cards external drives gigabyte hardware intel motherboard performance sata ssds storage system stability troubleshooting upgrade windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. Windows 7 onboard sound vs sound card

    What would be the advantages/disadvantages of onboard sound vs a sound card? With a sound add on card are there headers for front panels connections.? Would I see/hear a big difference in the sound?
    • Jimbo22
    • Thread
    • advantages audio hardware audio quality computer audio disadvantages expansion cards front panel onboard sound sound card sound differences
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Hardware