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05-18-2007, 09:52 PM
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This is sparta! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 671
|  Do I really need a high-performance Sound Card?
I have finally compiled the list of comparison of what sound card(s) I need to buy.
They all have 192khz Sample Rate and at least 105 SNR.
However they all vary in price.
Which one is the best bang for my buck? Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!
It seems like those cards rival the cheap $67- M AUdio Card right here Newegg.com - M-AUDIO 9900-40906-00 5.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface High-Definition Sound Card - Retail
correct me if I'm wrong. Should I just wait until that one is available for purchase? Or did the sound cards that are $100+ who have the same 192khz+ and 105+ dnr better?
Also I got a question about DTS support. Some cards say they support it and some doesn't say anything at all. In a 5.1 Setup, do all support DTS as a default or do I really need to look for this feature? this could dramatically narrow down my choices of sound cards.
Last edited by akasixcon; 05-18-2007 at 09:57 PM.
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05-18-2007, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,828
| Re: Do I really need a high-performance Sound Card?
none... a creative labs one will own all those...
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05-18-2007, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,828
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05-18-2007, 09:58 PM
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This is sparta! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 671
| Re: Do I really need a high-performance Sound Card?
How so? I have yet to see a creative labs on newegg.com with a SPDIF Coaxial Output (in which I truly TRULY need).
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05-18-2007, 09:59 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,828
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theres a fatality version which has one... i don't no if newegg supplies it... lemme check....
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05-18-2007, 09:59 PM
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This is sparta! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 671
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Originally Posted by vernong1992  | I need something with a Coaxial SPDIF Output though. | |
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05-18-2007, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,828
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05-18-2007, 10:29 PM
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This is sparta! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 671
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hanks but the problem is that its only 96khz instead of 192khz and it cost more.
EDIT: NVm it has an extra front mount. I would probably get this however i dont think my PC has any free moutns.
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05-18-2007, 10:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,828
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lol take out an optical drive or memory card reader or something, but most cases have like 4 or 5
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05-19-2007, 08:40 AM
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Master Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 2,834
| Re: Do I really need a high-performance Sound Card?
a sound blaster fatal1ty is one of the best if not the best on the market. it should be fine for wateva u need
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