X-Fi Extreme Audio

diduknowthat · 01-21-2008, 08:31 PM

Hey guys, I'm was searching for a moderately cheap soundcard and I found this,

http://www.directron.com/sb0792vp.html

X-fi Xtreme Audio for $40 on Directron. I know the Extreme Gamer is a lot better but this is already beyond my expectation, as I was originally planning to get the Audigy SE. What do you guys think of this card, and better this deal?

And also, if you had a choice, would you get the Xtreme Audio, Audigy SE or another card with $40.

And Finally, do you think the Xtreme Gamer/Xtreme Music (the discontinued one) is worth it? If it is absolutely worth it over the Xtreme Audio I will also consider getting that.

edit: oops, spelled Xtreme wrong in title.

kevlee89 · 01-21-2008, 11:47 PM

the xtremeaudio doesn't have a true x-fi chip in it, whereas the xtremegamer and xtrememusic do.

i have heard of many people modding their xtrememusic to go beyond and achieve more. the xtremegamer however cannot be modded

if you could I would go with a sound card that does have an x-fi in it. after all, a sound card isn't something you upgrade often, like other computer components. it is really up to you, and you also have to take into consideration your speakers and headphones.

diduknowthat · 01-22-2008, 12:14 AM

I think I'm going to go with the Xtreme Music. I found a used one for $75 shipped on amazon. Too bad they discontinued it

.

Vizy93 · 01-22-2008, 03:27 AM

i've got a extreme audio x-fi.....don't really notice a diff betweeen onboard vs. soundcard...it does though...

daisymtc · 01-22-2008, 03:41 PM

I've got XtremeMusic and i am quite happy with that.

diduknowthat · 01-24-2008, 04:06 AM

I just ordered the X-fi XtremeMusic for $80 refurbished (couldn't find a new one for less than $100). It's due to arrive Monday the 28th, can't wait!

Dazzeerr · 01-26-2008, 03:47 AM

Hmm, you must be on quite an expensive site.

I got mine brand new for £28 ($60)

It's a good little card imo, i love the bass feature, that card and my X-Fi gamer headphones is a blast.

diduknowthat · 01-26-2008, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazzeerr

Hmm, you must be on quite an expensive site.

I got mine brand new for £28 ($60)

It's a good little card imo, i love the bass feature, that card and my X-Fi gamer headphones is a blast.

The problem is that nobody sells them anymore. Currently it's all about $80 minimum, whether the Xtrememusic or Xtremegamer. Where did you find the Xtrememusic for $60?

Dazzeerr · 01-26-2008, 07:35 PM

www.overclockers.co.uk , UK site, but im sure newegg.com would have it for a similar price?

diduknowthat · 01-26-2008, 10:23 PM

Newegg has discontinued it for a while. And do you mean this?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=SC-043-CL

It's about £50 right now.

The Xtreme Audio on the other hand is about £27.

01-21-2008, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 6,112	X-Fi Extreme Audio Hey guys, I'm was searching for a moderately cheap soundcard and I found this, http://www.directron.com/sb0792vp.html X-fi Xtreme Audio for $40 on Directron. I know the Extreme Gamer is a lot better but this is already beyond my expectation, as I was originally planning to get the Audigy SE. What do you guys think of this card, and better this deal? And also, if you had a choice, would you get the Xtreme Audio, Audigy SE or another card with $40. And Finally, do you think the Xtreme Gamer/Xtreme Music (the discontinued one) is worth it? If it is absolutely worth it over the Xtreme Audio I will also consider getting that. edit: oops, spelled Xtreme wrong in title. __________________ Silent Tuned \| 3D Marks 06: 11566 Q6600 2.4ghz CPU \| Gigabyte GA-P35 LGA 775 MB EVGA 8800gt 512mb Video Card G.Skill 4GB Ram \| Western Digital 400GB HD X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Antec P180B Case \| Scythe Ninja HSF CM Real Power Pro 650watt PSU Last edited by diduknowthat; 01-21-2008 at 09:10 PM.

01-22-2008, 12:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 6,112	I think I'm going to go with the Xtreme Music. I found a used one for $75 shipped on amazon. Too bad they discontinued it . __________________ Silent Tuned \| 3D Marks 06: 11566 Q6600 2.4ghz CPU \| Gigabyte GA-P35 LGA 775 MB EVGA 8800gt 512mb Video Card G.Skill 4GB Ram \| Western Digital 400GB HD X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Antec P180B Case \| Scythe Ninja HSF CM Real Power Pro 650watt PSU

01-22-2008, 03:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vizy93 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA, Westside Age: 14 Posts: 2,098	i've got a extreme audio x-fi.....don't really notice a diff betweeen onboard vs. soundcard...it does though... __________________ RnB Session- get updated Hulu- TV quality clips/shows/movies My Slurpee Cup- life's elixir

01-24-2008, 04:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 6,112	I just ordered the X-fi XtremeMusic for $80 refurbished (couldn't find a new one for less than $100). It's due to arrive Monday the 28th, can't wait! __________________ Silent Tuned \| 3D Marks 06: 11566 Q6600 2.4ghz CPU \| Gigabyte GA-P35 LGA 775 MB EVGA 8800gt 512mb Video Card G.Skill 4GB Ram \| Western Digital 400GB HD X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Antec P180B Case \| Scythe Ninja HSF CM Real Power Pro 650watt PSU

01-26-2008, 03:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dazzeerr Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England UK Posts: 220	Hmm, you must be on quite an expensive site. I got mine brand new for £28 ($60) It's a good little card imo, i love the bass feature, that card and my X-Fi gamer headphones is a blast. __________________ Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 \| 2GB DDR2 Corsair \| 160GB & 250GB HDD \| GeForce 8500GT 256mb \| ASUS P5S-MX SE Mobo \| X-Fi Xtreme Audio ---------- Want a game of... : CoD4 / CS 1.6 / CSS / TF2 / BF2 / WC3 / UT2k4 ? ---------- Steam iD : Bieji Msn : daztruman@hotmail.com

01-21-2008, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
kevlee89 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 152	the xtremeaudio doesn't have a true x-fi chip in it, whereas the xtremegamer and xtrememusic do. i have heard of many people modding their xtrememusic to go beyond and achieve more. the xtremegamer however cannot be modded if you could I would go with a sound card that does have an x-fi in it. after all, a sound card isn't something you upgrade often, like other computer components. it is really up to you, and you also have to take into consideration your speakers and headphones.

01-22-2008, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,238	I've got XtremeMusic and i am quite happy with that.

01-26-2008, 07:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dazzeerr Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England UK Posts: 220	www.overclockers.co.uk , UK site, but im sure newegg.com would have it for a similar price? __________________ Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 \| 2GB DDR2 Corsair \| 160GB & 250GB HDD \| GeForce 8500GT 256mb \| ASUS P5S-MX SE Mobo \| X-Fi Xtreme Audio ---------- Want a game of... : CoD4 / CS 1.6 / CSS / TF2 / BF2 / WC3 / UT2k4 ? ---------- Steam iD : Bieji Msn : daztruman@hotmail.com

01-26-2008, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 6,112	Newegg has discontinued it for a while. And do you mean this? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=SC-043-CL It's about £50 right now. The Xtreme Audio on the other hand is about £27. __________________ Silent Tuned \| 3D Marks 06: 11566 Q6600 2.4ghz CPU \| Gigabyte GA-P35 LGA 775 MB EVGA 8800gt 512mb Video Card G.Skill 4GB Ram \| Western Digital 400GB HD X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Antec P180B Case \| Scythe Ninja HSF CM Real Power Pro 650watt PSU

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