front panel audio hardware

have a chieftec case with 6 5.25 bays, currently using...

coolermaster3 hdd cooler
vantec nexus W-Force (with front usb)
Thermal take PSU fan speee controller
DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive
DVD-RW

I am hoping to find a front audio panel to take up the spare bay, I am using
an Abit AN7 motherboard if that holds any relevence, maybe it isnt possible
to connect an audio panel to the front of the CPU

basically a panel with a headphone socket and a mic socket that will take up
a 5.25 bay. seems so little to take up so much but any pointers would be
appreciated

thanks

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Thanks,

Chris.

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have a chieftec case with 6 5.25 bays, currently using...


basically a panel with a headphone socket and a mic socket that will take
up
a 5.25 bay. seems so little to take up so much but any pointers would be
appreciated

Whenever I saw an audio out panel, it always comes with USB and firewire.
If you want some really fancy audio panels, you could try creative
livedrive. I also wonder if there're audio front panels that give LED peak
meters, kinda like the car audio panels.


thanks

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Thanks,

Chris.

This is a great add on. Modular- add only what you like. Well built, and
easy to install, either using pinouts or rear to front cables:
www.frontx.com

Fitz

Whenever I saw an audio out panel, it always comes with USB and firewire.
If you want some really fancy audio panels, you could try creative
livedrive. I also wonder if there're audio front panels that give LED
peak
meters, kinda like the car audio panels.


thanks


Thats a nice idea.. the LED with like a display that moves with music.. like
peaks.. would be wicked i am gonna search and search

Front panel LCD- take a look at the 634 from:
www.crystalfontz.com

I'm using one...the software that comes with it will monitor e-mail, a ton
of computer info (memory, temps, fan speeds, etc), and interfaces with
Winamp. Even interfaces with a few games to show frags, etc.

Fitz

"Christo" ¦b¶l¥ó
¤¤¼¶¼g...

Whenever I saw an audio out panel, it always comes with USB and
firewire.
If you want some really fancy audio panels, you could try creative
livedrive. I also wonder if there're audio front panels that give LED
peak
meters, kinda like the car audio panels.


thanks


Thats a nice idea.. the LED with like a display that moves with music..
like
peaks.. would be wicked i am gonna search and search



I am actually searching for that myself. Most gears offered aren't black.
And I need mine black and don't plan to paint any.