Can't find the specs for my sound card?

bamhm182 · 08-01-2006, 08:28 AM

I have a Yamaha DS-XG Audio CODEC, but I can't find the specs anywhere, I was going to upgrade this, but I don't know what the specs are and I don't want to accidentally downgrade. also, if I upgraded this, could I tell the differance between the 2??

ghost · 08-01-2006, 08:51 AM

I`d just get a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Sound Card or summin like that. Specs are summin like...
- 7.1 surround output
- 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution
- 100dB signal to noise ratio
- Comprehensive Creative Media Source software provided
- EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 support for gaming
- CMSS up-mixes stereo content to 7.1 surround

Got to be better than integrated sound

and for £20 you can`t really go wrong

bamhm182 · 08-01-2006, 09:00 AM

sounds good, thanks. Would I really notice a differance though?

ghost · 08-01-2006, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostfacesuk

- 7.1 surround output
- 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution
- 100dB signal to noise ratio
- Comprehensive Creative Media Source software provided
- EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 support for gaming
- CMSS up-mixes stereo content to 7.1 surround

Yeah def, if your into gaming, 24 Bit sound is much clearer and crisper. Also you have the option for 7.1 surround if you ever get a 7.1 setup.
Even just watchin movies and listen to music you should notice a difference in quallity. Like i said 20 quid for a PCI sound card its good step forward.

bamhm182 · 08-01-2006, 09:12 AM

alright, thanks, I'll def look into that, and prob get it in the near future, thanks

holyjunk · 08-01-2006, 04:03 PM

What exactly is your budget though? You could get something better.

bamhm182 · 08-01-2006, 11:39 PM

I have no idea what my budget is yet lol, I'm selling a broken PSP and getting B-day money from my rich grandparents, so I'm not sure, it should be over $250 though.

08-01-2006, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
bamhm182 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado (USA) Age: 16 Posts: 617	Can't find the specs for my sound card? I have a Yamaha DS-XG Audio CODEC, but I can't find the specs anywhere, I was going to upgrade this, but I don't know what the specs are and I don't want to accidentally downgrade. also, if I upgraded this, could I tell the differance between the 2??

08-01-2006, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
ghost Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,947	I`d just get a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Sound Card or summin like that. Specs are summin like... - 7.1 surround output - 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution - 100dB signal to noise ratio - Comprehensive Creative Media Source software provided - EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 support for gaming - CMSS up-mixes stereo content to 7.1 surround Got to be better than integrated sound and for £20 you can`t really go wrong __________________ ASUS A8N SLi Deluxe Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200XL Pro TwinX (4x512MB) AMD Athlon 64 X2 939 4600+ @ 2.6 Ghz ATi Radeon HD 3850 @ 680/844 80GB SATA HDD/200GB PATA HDD 1x DVDRW DL 485W PSU, Alpha watercooling Last edited by ghost; 08-01-2006 at 08:56 AM.

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bamhm182 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado (USA) Age: 16 Posts: 617	sounds good, thanks. Would I really notice a differance though?

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bamhm182 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado (USA) Age: 16 Posts: 617	alright, thanks, I'll def look into that, and prob get it in the near future, thanks

08-01-2006, 11:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
bamhm182 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado (USA) Age: 16 Posts: 617	I have no idea what my budget is yet lol, I'm selling a broken PSP and getting B-day money from my rich grandparents, so I'm not sure, it should be over $250 though.