Any sound cards available?

[underpaid]

Hi folks, my first post here. Recently purchased this OMEN 30L gaming desktop. I was more or less shocked to find that a computer this expensive has integrated audio? I really thought it would have a sound card, Does anyone know if a sound card can be installed and if so , which one. Thank you for any help.

[old_geekster]

@underpaid , welcome to the Community.\

What is the Product Number of the computer? I need this information to review the specifications of it. Please don't furnish the Serial # or other personal information. You can find the Product Number at the bottom of the page when you open HP Support Assistant.

[underpaid]

Old_geekster thank you for the response. It is an Omen 30L product number 399X9AA#ABA.

[old_geekster · Accepted solution]

You are very welcome, @underpaid!  Thank you for the additional information.

It is not necessarily strange that motherboard manufacturers aren't using sound cards today.  The Integrated sound has come a long way.  I am a musician and I am using the integrated sound on my MSI motherboard.  It works great!

According to the specifications there are the following Expansion Slots on the motherboard: 3 M.2; 1 PCIe x16; 1 PCIe x4.  I believe that you could install a sound card in the PCIe x4 slot.  You should choose a sound card manufacturer and contact their Tech Support for help with choosing the best card for your system.  This will save you a lot of time and frustration.

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