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Kobi

Kobi

Kobi

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So my PC is up and running. Windows installed. Go to install my PCI sound card and I just can't get it to fit. Was really annoying me and then it hit me. I've got a RIVE, apart from one small slot, the rest are PCIe. So the small slot is taken up by my wireless adapter. Soooo, is their anything I can do or will I send it back and get something else? Is their something else?
 
If it is a PCIe x1 sound card, you should still be able to fit it in the x16 slot.

What motherboard do you have? You may need to change the lane, but most these days will allow you to simply plug & play.
 
Unfortunately the Rampage IV Extreme has no PCI slots so either:

1) Use the onboard audio

2) Buy a PCI-E sound card

3) Return the motherboard if possible using the DSR or 14 day satisfaction guarantee (assuming it's from OcUK) and buy one with a PCI slot
 
Yeah I'll phone ocuk Monday and send it back for a pci-e. Just to make sure on this as I've never done it before. But can a sound card(a pci-e one) with a small connecter can fit in a big pci-e slot?
 
Sorry, I didn't realise the sound card was new as well.

Returning that would be the easiest option.

You can use a PCI-E sound card in one of the larger PCI-E slots.

You can fill out an RMA WebNote here.

Under the Distance Selling Regulations (2000) you have the right to cancel the contract relating to your order at any time up to the end of 7 working days after the goods are delivered. To exercise your right of cancellation, you must give written notice to Overclockers UK by letter, fax or RMA WebNote giving details of the goods ordered and date received. Notification by phone is not acceptable. If you exercise your right of cancellation under the Distance Selling Regulations (2000) after the goods have been delivered to you, you will be responsible for returning the goods to Overclockers UK at your own cost. The Distance Selling Regulations (2000) places a duty on you to take reasonable care of the goods once you have exercised your right to cancel. Returned items must be packaged properly and shipped in a plain outer box. Please try to include all internal packaging, cables, manuals, drivers and protective bags, however small. Overclockers UK will refund you within 30 days for any sum that has been paid by you or debited from your credit or debit card for the goods. If after exercising your right under the Distance Selling Regulations (2000) you do not return the goods as required, Overclockers UK may charge you a sum not exceeding the direct costs of recovering the goods. When exercising your right to cancel under the Distance Selling Regulations (2000) please return goods to Overclockers UK (Ocuk Ltd), Unit 5 Lymedale Cross, Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire St5 9BT.
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