Sound Card?

underworld288 · 01-08-2006, 12:19 AM

is a sound card on a computer really worth it in the long run????

Elbatrop1 · 01-08-2006, 02:07 AM

Most onboard sound cards support at least 5.1 surround, with some even supporting 7.1. I personally usually recommend just sticking with onboard sound cards. I like the quality of the ones I have encountered.

I think that question should be answered by yourself. If you find that your onboard sound card doesnt make the cut as far as features and sound quality, then perhaps it's time to get a new one

underworld288 · 01-08-2006, 09:57 AM

thanks

DJ-CHRIS · 01-08-2006, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elbatrop1
Most onboard sound cards support at least 5.1 surround, with some even supporting 7.1. I personally usually recommend just sticking with onboard sound cards. I like the quality of the ones I have encountered.

I think that question should be answered by yourself. If you find that your onboard sound card doesnt make the cut as far as features and sound quality, then perhaps it's time to get a new one

I am the opposite. For anyone who listens to music or play games, I think a real sound card is essential. Their is a large difference of sound quality with onboard vs a sound card. A real soundcard also takes a large load off your CPU for more demanding games.

adamL · 01-08-2006, 01:56 PM

If you do decide to get a sound card go with a 7.1 from turtle beach. i've used many in my day and found that this company is awesome! nice card and software.

wolfeyes89 · 01-09-2006, 10:04 PM

i know this is going to sound overrated but i have a creative sound audigy 2 value and i like so i really recomend the new Xi-Fi they must sound terrific since they are like so many levels above mine and mine sounds great. The creative Xi-Fis come in all shapes and sizes i might get this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102188

yes the auigy2 platnium does have better quality but its twice the money.

NickFas · 01-10-2006, 01:43 AM

not with the mail in rebate...at least the one i saw on newegg...but i could be mistaken

edit: zs platinum pro has $100 off

talldude123 · 01-10-2006, 02:48 PM

a sound card will allow you to connect more speakers. Most onboard audio cards have 2 speaker jacks and 1 mic jack. I have never seen onboard audio with 4 speaker jacks and 1 mic jack.

Crysalis · 01-11-2006, 08:54 PM

See PCI Vs Sound card discussion.

Search before you ask... this has been discusses many times.

wolfeyes89 · 01-11-2006, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NickFas
not with the mail in rebate...at least the one i saw on newegg...but i could be mistaken

edit: zs platinum pro has $100 off

**** ty for pointing it out i might just reconsider my decision. If you look at the specs the x-fi isnt really aww aspiring. The sb audigy 2 platnium pawns it. But im freaked out about the x-fi top end card and the new audigy 4 wths bttr.

01-08-2006, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
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01-08-2006, 02:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elbatrop1 Memberbot Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,059	Most onboard sound cards support at least 5.1 surround, with some even supporting 7.1. I personally usually recommend just sticking with onboard sound cards. I like the quality of the ones I have encountered. I think that question should be answered by yourself. If you find that your onboard sound card doesnt make the cut as far as features and sound quality, then perhaps it's time to get a new one __________________ Intel E6750...........PSN: ELBATROP XFX nForce 650i Ultra Kingston PC2-6400 2GB eVGA 9800GT 36GB WD Raptor 120GB SG 250GB WD Logitech X-530 Samsung SyncMaster 931c Samsung SyncMaster 750s

01-08-2006, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
underworld288 True Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 176	thanks __________________ RAM: 1.0GB HDD: 420Gb Hard Drive OS: Windows XP Pro VC: MSI NX7800GT (stock) PRO: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice (stock) MOBO: MSI K8N Neo4-f

01-10-2006, 01:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
NickFas Super Techie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 270	not with the mail in rebate...at least the one i saw on newegg...but i could be mistaken edit: zs platinum pro has $100 off __________________ Proud owner of the only hampster powered rig on these boards.

01-11-2006, 08:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Crysalis Audio Engineer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,301	See PCI Vs Sound card discussion. Search before you ask... this has been discusses many times. __________________

01-08-2006, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
adamL Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 66	If you do decide to get a sound card go with a 7.1 from turtle beach. i've used many in my day and found that this company is awesome! nice card and software.

01-09-2006, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
wolfeyes89 Ultra Techie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 507	i know this is going to sound overrated but i have a creative sound audigy 2 value and i like so i really recomend the new Xi-Fi they must sound terrific since they are like so many levels above mine and mine sounds great. The creative Xi-Fis come in all shapes and sizes i might get this one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102188 yes the auigy2 platnium does have better quality but its twice the money.

01-10-2006, 02:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
talldude123 Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,947	a sound card will allow you to connect more speakers. Most onboard audio cards have 2 speaker jacks and 1 mic jack. I have never seen onboard audio with 4 speaker jacks and 1 mic jack.

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