[ojonesie]

Hi! First post here, after reading a few things. I have a feeling that my current laptop will link up and play things in 'true' 5.1 etc sound. But if you could have a look at what I say below, and clarify if I'm missing anything or even missing the point, that would be great:

Laptop:
Intel Core i7-4510U CPU @ 2.00GHz
16GB RAM
64 Bit Windows 10
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
Realtek High Defeinition Audio (This seems to be the audio driver)
HDMI out

I will be buying a receiver with 5.1 speakers, and will make sure that it is up to date and able to decode certain files etc. The main reason for this post is to make sure there is point to buy a system or if I need an external sound card or anything elsw to support it.

Basically, with this Laptop setup and the Audio system, will I be able to play video files that have 5.1 containted through bitstreaming, using eg. XBMC (Kodi) and the same for audio Flac files (or even Foobar for this) through my HDMI slot, or will I have to get an external sound card?[/align]

[movie78]

I don't think you need an external sound card,your hard is good enough to support what you are trying to do.

[Matt Devo]

I don't think you need an external sound card,your hard is good enough to support what you are trying to do.

yup.

Also, OP, try to use subject lines that actually convey the question/topic being asked. Otherwise we end up with hundreds of threads with 'help me' in the post title, which doesn't help anyone.