connect computer to 5.1RCVR

[nwf477]

I have a Dell XPS410 want to get 5.1 sound to my Onkyo TX-SV414Pro receiver. I have the Y jack hook up but its only 2.1 sound. What do I need for better sound keeping costs down? I am open to a new sound cord but clueless as to what type. My receiver has only rca inputs.

 

[ronintexas]

You have two choices - using the HDMI cable to connect (GPU > Receiver) or using the digital audio out connection from your MOBO to the receiver.

 

[nwf477]

Hope this helps my rcvr has no digital or HDMI just RCA. It does have the 5.1 speaker set up. I am hoping to find a way of using a different audio/sound card to hopefully go rca to rca or using the SPDIF output and convert to RCA. I currently have Tape 1 and 2 inputs open. Any suggestions?

 

[nwf477]

Also my receiver is a 5.1 Onkyo it does not have the inputs for surround or center. Not looking for a dramatic improvement just trying to figure out if a different sound card or if there is such a thing SPDIF to RCA converter available would help.

 

[nwf477]

Yes that is the cable unfortunately to my knowledge unless I missed something in the owners manual I did not see any setting,computers were not that popular back in the early 1990's. This is why I am wondering if a sound card might help.

 

[nwf477]

I am not trying to be picky just curious on what my options are. The Onkyo receiver suits my needs for what its worth back when I bought it I read some really good reviews about it. I know the newer models have better options I am just trying to work with what I have.

 

[nwf477]

It outputs 5.1 with everything but the computer. Yes I will get some sound thru the 5.1 set up thru the computer but its not like everything else. I have no idea what you mean by XBMC? If nothing can be done that's okay maybe at some point I will upgrade the receiver but for now I want to use what I have.