The link is for notebook express card.. can't use for PC. 

Try PCI or PCIE, depending which type you may have - also, search the Computer or Hardware area of the forum - lots of these was discussed before - some card works, some don't.
Better still, check your system expansion port if it's PCI or PCIE - with your manual / open up the casing, and post to the Computer area, and ask for specific model firewire card that works with the free expansion slot (PCI, PCIE, etc..) your system has.

You're welcome.. just post more questions if you have - we'll be glad to help if we know.

ive just put the alesis on ebay . your right its gota be easier to just get a interface with usb  .. might get the roland u mentioned or the tascam us122 looks pretty good ..but just 2 inputs with both!  its a shame the alesis isnt usb coz its just what i need for now.. i think alesis  do a similar 1 to mine thats usb but ive seen a few bad reviews...  cheers mate  

is this sorta thing any good for what i need ? cheers Behringer USB Audio interface Mixer - BCA2000

I don't know of such unit and my info is only as good from reading reviews

http://www.soundonsound.c...s/behringerbca2000.htm

One of the most important thing to consider when getting an audio interface is if a driver is available for your current operating system (beside being stable and fast). This item is also discontinued at the Behringer website.

ok sorry what i ment is does that device do the same job as a audio interface or is it solely a mixer.. im actually inclined to get this and the same question applies! cheers  http://www.amazon.co.uk/g...LJB7ON2#productDetails

i just checked it does have a built in interface and has 4 inputs and is usb and works on windows 7 64 so for that price i dont think i can go wrong!

I've used the Alesis Multimix16 firewire before, when I got started with DAW. Then I got a USB Multimix8 for temporary replacement when I sent the unit for repair. 

Both version works fine, especially when you record audio - there is no latency as it's a mixer and you hear the audio instantly (but without any vst effect applied).

For softsynth recording, depending on the type of vsti you used, the latency may need to be set higher, say higher as compared to the Roland Duo/Quad/etc.. but it's still works fine.

For starting off with a DAW, the Alexis can't go wrong.

ok great... but are u saying i cant record say with reverb/delay and and hear the effects as im recording ? thats a massive problem for me mate as my whole guitar sound is based on heavy effects and theres no way i could record clean.. i need to hear the effects as im recording!!  .its like 1 problem solved and another surfaces!! haha never guessed recording onto p.c was so intricate . im used to 8tracks..

I'll try to explain..hope it won't get confusing..

You can record in a number of ways

1. With outboard guitar effects (effect pedals) - and hear the effects as it is with direct monitoring. But most don't do this way, as it will be impossible to change the effect once recorded.

2. Use software effect : clean guitar input -> record into track as clean signal -> at the same time apply software effects (Guitar rig for example) -> audio output (with effects) back to the audio interface -> none direct (software) monitoring.

This option may have some latency - depending how good the driver and how powerful your system. If the latency is high, you can also try option 3.

3. You can split the clean guitar sound into 2 outputs, say with a small mixer with left/right output. One output goes to outboard gear and goes into a guitar amp for direct monitoring. The other output goes into your audio interface for recording clean guitar sound (where you apply effects later during mixing).

The Alesis can handle any of these above.. but I'm not sure about option 2.. if the latency is low enough for software monitoring - when I was using mine, it's mostly midi keyboards.. I'll try to setup the mixer and see if the software latency is good with guitar rig. With my Roland Quad, option 2 is not a problem - latency is low and good.

alrite mate ive got a decent mic and and decent guitar rig and amp so sumtimes i will be recording dry with no software effects with just a mic but at the same time i want the option to record hearin the effects as im recording .. i think for now im gona just get the roland u mentioned so then at least i know  i can do "option 2" u listed .. its gettin a bit overwhelming ile just try and keep it as simple as poss as the moment..