How can I attach two computers to one surround sound system, and have them use it at the same time?
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May 25, 2009 
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eugenefivepen asked:
I have an alienware gaming computer, and I am planing on getting another computer vary soon. The one I have right now is attached to a surround sound system, and it sounds awsome. The other computer I am getting is going to be a multi-media computer, and I would like to connect it to the same surround sound system.
I would like to listen to music, and play games at the same time.
How can I have both computers attached to the surround sound system, and have them both use it simaltaniously?
I would like to use the optical input on my system too. So how would I have both computers connected with optical cables at the same time?
I doubt its possible. I have set up about 4 surround sound systems. All of them require to switch to the input/component before the signal can output to the speakers. So computer 1 would get it while computer 2 wouldnt be picked up by the receiver.
what i recommend is that, if you have a sound blaster with the internal drive with the connectors, have the media pc spdif out into the alienware and have it played there, while outputting the alienware to the surround sound system.