Sorry for the delay, i was changing isp's to tiscali and for some stupid reason they had to clear the line . . .
anyway, down to business. . .
i have since removed the front audio card * thing * and still my sound is affected, i have tested the speakers on other pc's and theyre fine so i know its not them, i now have pictures too, so, for those who need them, here you go
pc with cover off:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...1/DSC02770.jpg
the offending component :mad: :
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...1/DSC02779.jpg
i would appreciate feedback and hopfully a result! thanks for all the help so far and thanks in advance for any help