my sub has worked with my old computer it con work with this one! i have the same old cord its a red and white to an aux jack i plug into my computer in the back labeled sub/center and when i use realtek hd audio manager and click on the subwoofer it displays a wall rocking, frame moving sound... its a 15" XD but it doesnt like playing any sound on chrome or explorer etc... its working but it doesnt when i play music on anything.