Let the debates end 2004-06-20 - By ~~Richard K~~
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Dave, for the record most motherboards already have intergrated soundcards.
If the intergrated soundcard fails, you can easily install a soundcard into
a pci slot and switch off the failed soundcard in the Bios setup..
~~Richard K~~
Subject: Re: [TSML] Let the debates end
> Stuart,
>
> Personally, I don't like integrated anything on my motherboard for
> reliability/repair reasons.
>
> If I am going to build my own PC, then I want all separate modules.
Should
> a separate sound card fail, then I can replace that sound card. But
should
> an integrated sound card fail, then I have to replace the motherboard. A
> much more expensive proposition. Also, by the same logic, it makes
> upgrading those components more expensive also.
>
> That is why I think you should probably put more money and thought into
> selecting a motherboard as you are more prone to just buy a new PC than
> replace/upgrade a motherboard.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave Angelini
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