Which is better ? Audigy or Realtek ALC850

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Which is better ?

Audio
• AC97 link controller integrated in ICH7
• Realtek ALC850 8 channels audio codec
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement
- Compliance with AC97 V2.3 Spec.



http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=945P_Neo2-F

OR

http://sg.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=205&product=14189

Just wondering which 1 is better ? And how much improvement can i get ? or should i upgrade to a X-Fi

 

[Geoff]

The Audigy would be better.

 

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is it worth upgrading to the X-Fi XtremeGamer/X-Fi Xtreme Audio ?

will i hear the different with my Creative I-Trigue® 3400
http://sg.store.creative.com/products/product.aspx?catid=4&pid=10733

btw wads the different between the Gamer and Audio ? If im looking for a upgrade on sound which 1 should i get ?

I think its times to make a Sound Card 101 to help us out . = ))

 

[INTELCRAZY]

I like the Audigy better than the new X-Fi. The X-Fi haven't been perfected yet. Try to find an Audigy 2 ZS Platinum, that's a good card...