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Offline ebfd11

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Soiund Csrd Advice
« on: May 17, 2010, 01:43:09 AM »
Guys I am looking to go with seperate sound card, I would like to hear what you are using. I also would like to hear the pros and cons of your cards.

FYI I have the MSI P45 platinum MB. Also are there any good cards that are 7.1 surround?

Your help would be apprciated. Thanks in advance.

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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2010, 06:46:26 AM »
As loud as your avatar is, I don't wonder that you need advice pertaining to a sound card! (You might want to tone down the flashy flashy flashy thing a bit... )

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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2010, 08:04:14 AM »
I went with an Asus Xonar D1 after a bunch of due dilligence.

I'm very happy with it the sound quality and features, as well as the software controls you get over it.


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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2010, 10:06:33 AM »
eb, I hope no one with epillepsy sees your avatar  :D  :devil
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2010, 10:38:11 AM »
you dont need a high end sound card a 50-60 dollar soundblaster would be more then enough for this game.
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2010, 02:03:27 PM »
Quote from: ebfd11 on May 17, 2010, 01:43:09 AM
Guys I am looking to go with seperate sound card, I would like to hear what you are using. I also would like to hear the pros and cons of your cards.

FYI I have the MSI P45 platinum MB. Also are there any good cards that are 7.1 surround?

Your help would be apprciated. Thanks in advance.

LawnDaet :bolt:
Were you by chance wasted when you posted this? :P

Good luck finding one :)
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2010, 03:23:02 PM »
heres one for 50 bucks

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102007

now this is going off no specs of your computer. so i dont know if your AGP PCI PCI-E  so on so on
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2010, 03:43:42 PM »
OK now I have a second question... so bear with me plz..

I have the Logitech G35 Headset with a USB input, I have looked and am unable to find a soundcard that is compatible with that type of connection. Is there an adapter that I can buy?

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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2010, 04:49:46 PM »
Quote from: ebfd11 on May 17, 2010, 03:43:42 PM
OK now I have a second question... so bear with me plz..

I have the Logitech G35 Headset with a USB input, I have looked and am unable to find a soundcard that is compatible with that type of connection. Is there an adapter that I can buy?

Lawndart  :bolt:

USB headphones use their own drivers.. no sound card is required for them (nor would it help any if it could).  Let me ask this.. what exactly are you trying to do?
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2010, 12:04:40 PM »
Quote from: Tigger29 on May 17, 2010, 04:49:46 PM
USB headphones use their own drivers.. no sound card is required for them (nor would it help any if it could).  Let me ask this.. what exactly are you trying to do?

he is trying to kill us with his Avatar thats what he is trying to do
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2010, 12:36:17 PM »
Quote from: kilz on May 17, 2010, 03:23:02 PM
heres one for 50 bucks

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102007

now this is going off no specs of your computer. so i dont know if your AGP PCI PCI-E  so on so on


Check it again, it's 20 bucks.


PS.  Sound cards don't work well in an AGP slot.   :headscratch:
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2010, 01:17:52 PM »
I prefer using headsets with separate plugs for voice and sound. I always find the sound to be a little clearer, plus you don't have the problem figuring out which USB port will utilize it best.
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2010, 02:01:17 PM »
In reality, there are four kinds of sound cards. On a scale from sucks to far too much; integrated ones, far-off-brand ones, standard ones (generally SoundBlaster), and studio ones. The reason for getting a separate sound card is their onboard RAM and dedicated processor, so anything beyond that is just how much fancy you want on it. Though discontinued, my SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS (I believe it was later rebadged into the X-Fi line) has served me well. I'll keep using it until OSes outrun the drivers or PCI is phased out, whichever comes first.

Quote from: fbWldcat on May 18, 2010, 01:17:52 PM
I prefer using headsets with separate plugs for voice and sound. I always find the sound to be a little clearer, plus you don't have the problem figuring out which USB port will utilize it best.

USB headsets generally have their own "sound card" in them which either bypasses or neuters your computer's sound card. They're generally a bad idea in terms of gaming.
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2010, 02:06:38 PM »
Do all sound cards reduce the CPU load?  If not, what in the specs would indicate that it does?
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Re: Soiund Csrd Advice
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2010, 02:14:05 PM »
There really isn't a specific specification to look for, since I don't think you can get one without their own processor and memory.
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