Creative releases new X-Fi model

[-0MEGA-] · 10-11-2006, 02:43 PM

Creative has released a new X-Fi model, which is between the X-Fi XtremeMusic and X-Fi Fatal1ty. The new model is called "X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional"

From what I can tell it's basically identical to the X-Fi Fatal1ty, except it doesn't include the front panel.

Do you guys think this is going to be a big hit? It does have 64MB of XRAM, and is only $145.

**Archangel** · 10-11-2006, 02:44 PM

$145... that aint so bad... The normal Fatal1ty over here costs more already.

[-0MEGA-] · 10-11-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

$145... that aint so bad... The normal Fatal1ty over here costs more already.

On Newegg, these are the costs of their product lines:

X-Fi XtremeMusic: $122
X-Fi XtremeGamer: $145
X-Fi Platinum: $179
X-Fi Fatal1ty: $260
X-Fi Elite: $373

So before the new model, if you wanted the X-RAM you had to spend $260 for the Fatal1ty.

**Archangel** · 10-11-2006, 03:02 PM

ah, sorry

hmm... you think it'll make much of a difference?

[-0MEGA-] · 10-11-2006, 03:16 PM

No clue, I havent heard of many games supporting the X-RAM yet. We will have to wait and see

Saurian · 10-11-2006, 03:25 PM

Please...explain to me what the big deal with the X-fi sound cards is, why the hell they are putting RAM on a sound card, and finally why should I even consider buying anything to replace my Audigy Platinum that I've had for a couple of years now.

[-0MEGA-] · 10-11-2006, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saurian

Please...explain to me what the big deal with the X-fi sound cards is, why the hell they are putting RAM on a sound card, and finally why should I even consider buying anything to replace my Audigy Platinum that I've had for a couple of years now.

The X-Fi's are amazing. I went from an Audigy 2ZS to an XtremeMusic and when I used headphones, I could actually tell where the sound was coming from, even at time I thought I heard someone walk in my room but it was actually the game.

The X-RAM is designed to store the sound data, instead of in system RAM. That way higher quality audio can be stored, it will take less of the system RAM, and theoretically improve performance.

Saurian · 10-11-2006, 06:55 PM

Is the X-ram feature supported by today's games (basically, games that would require you to basically have a 6600/x8xx series graphics card too)? Is it backwards-patchable to work with previous games?

Sounds interesting, I kind of like the sound of it. I've always seen onboard acceptable, and I got the audigy platinum free so

. I may have to add this to the "wish list" later on, then.

diduknowthat · 10-11-2006, 08:15 PM

I think it'll be very nice, as i guess most gamers won't need a front panel, and they'll get bragging right of the xram, plus it doesn't cost that much more. That thing has a heatsink on it =O dam, everything's needing heatsinks now.

[-0MEGA-] · 10-11-2006, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saurian

Is the X-ram feature supported by today's games (basically, games that would require you to basically have a 6600/x8xx series graphics card too)? Is it backwards-patchable to work with previous games?

Sounds interesting, I kind of like the sound of it. I've always seen onboard acceptable, and I got the audigy platinum free so

. I may have to add this to the "wish list" later on, then.

You can use the X-Fi with any game, it just wouldnt use the X-RAM.

10-11-2006, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,329	Creative releases new X-Fi model Creative has released a new X-Fi model, which is between the X-Fi XtremeMusic and X-Fi Fatal1ty. The new model is called "X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional" From what I can tell it's basically identical to the X-Fi Fatal1ty, except it doesn't include the front panel. Do you guys think this is going to be a big hit? It does have 64MB of XRAM, and is only $145. __________________ Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.83GHz Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L ATI HD 3870 GDDR4 @ (840/2332) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2-850 500GB SATAII HD w/16MB SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 11593

10-11-2006, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 7,828	ah, sorry hmm... you think it'll make much of a difference? __________________ God's busy, can I hellp you? Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 ( @ 960MHz ) Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb Logitech MX Revolution mouse, G-15 keyboard, Saitek X-45 AeroEngine II case Corsair HX620W PSU

10-11-2006, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,329	No clue, I havent heard of many games supporting the X-RAM yet. We will have to wait and see __________________ Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.83GHz Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L ATI HD 3870 GDDR4 @ (840/2332) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2-850 500GB SATAII HD w/16MB SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 11593

10-11-2006, 03:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Saurian Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oskaloosa/Pleasantville, Iowa Age: 22 Posts: 552	Please...explain to me what the big deal with the X-fi sound cards is, why the hell they are putting RAM on a sound card, and finally why should I even consider buying anything to replace my Audigy Platinum that I've had for a couple of years now. __________________ Intel 3.2Ghz P4 MSI PM8M3-V GF FX5900XT 128MB 512 MB CXMS Dell 20.1" Widescreen LCD Need...upgrades....:)

10-11-2006, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Saurian Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oskaloosa/Pleasantville, Iowa Age: 22 Posts: 552	Is the X-ram feature supported by today's games (basically, games that would require you to basically have a 6600/x8xx series graphics card too)? Is it backwards-patchable to work with previous games? Sounds interesting, I kind of like the sound of it. I've always seen onboard acceptable, and I got the audigy platinum free so . I may have to add this to the "wish list" later on, then. __________________ Intel 3.2Ghz P4 MSI PM8M3-V GF FX5900XT 128MB 512 MB CXMS Dell 20.1" Widescreen LCD Need...upgrades....:)

10-11-2006, 08:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 6,129	I think it'll be very nice, as i guess most gamers won't need a front panel, and they'll get bragging right of the xram, plus it doesn't cost that much more. That thing has a heatsink on it =O dam, everything's needing heatsinks now. __________________ 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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