View Full Version : Help connecting Audio ( PC -- > 5.1 )


malicex
07-23-08, 01:35 PM
I'm working on connecting my Gaming PC to my Home theater for obvious reasons, however I've run into a snag with the audio setup.

I've already setup my Video using an DVI-HDMI cable from my 8800GT.

However, my sound card (which supports 7.1 SS audio) doesn't have an optical output, and my receiver only has a optical input for Surround sound.

My sound card is a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE, and has a digital i/o jack.

Is there any way to convert the signal, or should I just reserve to buying a new sound card with an optical output? My HDTV also has a optical audio output, and I know HDMI carries Audio as well, but would this work since the HDMI would be hooked to the video card and not the sound card?

Rupert
07-23-08, 04:32 PM
Is there any way to convert the signal?

Coaxial (RCA) to Optical Toslink Digital Audio Converter (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10423&cs_id=1042302&p_id=2947&seq=1&format=2)