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Old 01-28-2008, 02:07 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Upgrading sound card
Right now I have a Creative SoundBlaster Audigy SE and would like to step it up to something better . What would you guys suggest?
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Old 01-28-2008, 02:09 AM   #2 (permalink)
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whats your budget?

xonar, prelude, and fatal1ty are top of the line cards
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Old 01-28-2008, 02:11 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Budget doesn't matter just want good quality sound.
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is it for gaming, or musical purposes?
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then the 3 i listed from before will be good for you, ranging from $160-200:

- asus xonar
- auzentech prelude
- creative fatal1ty
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Old 01-28-2008, 05:53 AM   #6 (permalink)
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if music is of more importance, I would recommend an M-Audio card
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Old 01-28-2008, 11:00 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Budget doesn't matter just want good quality sound.
Don't expect to get a better quality sound from a more expensive sound card, chances are any difference will be largely undetectable. If your current card works then just keep it
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Do no you have good speakers or headphones? If not, it'll probably be better to upgrade those, then buy a sound card.
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if music is of more importance, I would recommend an M-Audio card
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