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Hi all, I have 2 questions which are bugging me somewhat.

Firstly, my PC has 5 USB PORTS. 2 at the front and 3 at the rear. The thing is one of them is Enhanced 2.0.... but I don't know which one!!! Is there any way to tell? There seems to be no obvious signs....

SECONDLY, could someone kindly tell me where to find information on my soundcard? I.e. which one I have? I haven't a clue. I'm guessing it isn't a 'top spec' one as it came with the PC, it may even be built into the motherboard? Additionally my PC is my main music player how much would you recommend upgrading?

I am aware that some of this stuff is slightly TRIVIAL but as I say it has been bugging me.

Thank you so much for your time!!

Start with this program.
http://www.comcen.com.au/~fed/everest.zipThanks for that FED. So now I'm pretty sure I have a Realtek AC97 now. I've done a little research and opinions on it don't seem too favourable. I think I'll upgrade.

I still don't know which USB PORT is the enhanced one, I guess I'll just plug my iPod in every port until the 'This device can work fatster' message doesn't appear!?Trying the usb ports sounds like a plan to me.
I think your sound quality would be more dependent on your speakers, AC97 works fine for me but if you're a sound freak then wait for some extra advice.I just bought these about a month ago
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-X-230-PC-multimedia-speaker-system-32-Watt-Total-/dp/B00069ZEA6/sr=8-2/qid=1157757608/ref=pd_ka_2/202-7659347-0053425?ie=UTF8&s=gateway

Maybe I'm just not used to them yet. Thanks for the advice anyway.They look great to me but I only turn on my sound to play FPS games so what would I know? LOL!

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I just bought these about a month ago
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-X-230-PC-multimedia-speaker-system-32-Watt-Total-/dp/B00069ZEA6/sr=8-2/qid=1157757608/ref=pd_ka_2/202-7659347-0053425?ie=UTF8&s=gateway

Maybe I'm just not used to them yet. Thanks for the advice anyway.

the reviews on those speakers are pretty darn good! I think one guy's said he had to play with them awhile ie.. ( equilizer) to get them just right ? Food for thought, I am getting those same ones for my son. The AC97 is supposed to be very sufficient .


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