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Beyond · 01-29-2008, 06:35 AM

I have to disagree. Comparing my setup to a friend's with onboard audio, game for game, headphone for headphone.. EVERYTHING the same audio-wise except sound card, there is a noticeable difference in sound. The first thing that comes to mind is added ambience, which makes games sound more realistic.

Keep in mind this is with HEADPHONES. No "surround sound", not even speakers at all. HEADPHONES. 2.0 sound.

Yes, there is a difference.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sound-Blaster-Cr...QQcmdZViewItem

Probably go for no more than $50. Get it and you'll be surprised.

01-29-2008, 06:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Beyond Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Computer Engineering @ NCSU Posts: 1,271	I have to disagree. Comparing my setup to a friend's with onboard audio, game for game, headphone for headphone.. EVERYTHING the same audio-wise except sound card, there is a noticeable difference in sound. The first thing that comes to mind is added ambience, which makes games sound more realistic. Keep in mind this is with HEADPHONES. No "surround sound", not even speakers at all. HEADPHONES. 2.0 sound. Yes, there is a difference. http://cgi.ebay.com/Sound-Blaster-Cr...QQcmdZViewItem Probably go for no more than $50. Get it and you'll be surprised. __________________ EVGA 680i // Antec P180B Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2GB Corsair XMS2 Dominator EVGA 8800GTX > MAG 22" (x2) Audigy 2 ZS > a) PA2V2 > Alessandro MS-1s (music); b) Pioneer VSX-516-K/S > Insignia NS-B2111 (2) 74GB WD Raptor \| 500GB WD Caviar SE16 Antec TruePower 2.0 ..at factory timings.