I was wondering if there are any sound cards available for the laptop that I have. I only have an empty PCI express slot and wasnt able to find any cards for it. The only ones that I came across were for PCMCA. And USB is not a solution as it is too slow for recording.

only other option for a sound card for a laptop is through pcmcia slot. In The Matters Of Style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, Stand Like A Rock

I think that you are ahead of the technology and companies are struggling to get functioning PCIexp sound cards off the launching pad. I suppose if there is onboard sound on that notebook, it is too cheesey for decent recordings..? You might try posting your question over at the Audio Minds forum: http://www.audiominds.com Better chance of finding others who are in the same boat or at least some who have investigated the situation.