NewEgg.com has the refurbished Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card (70SB073A00000-8) for $56 + $0 shipping = $59 shipped. Features 24-bit digital audio and an SNR of 109dB.
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#1
BenO - Posted 9:22 am PST 02/6/09 (100 Posts)
What exactly is the benefit of these sound cards as opposed to the 7.1 I have onboard? Do I need to be an audiophile to notice the difference?
#2
goldenboyfx - Posted 11:04 am PST 02/6/09 (1078 Posts)
You won't notice any difference whatsoever if you're using the digital out- cos there is'nt any. You may, however notice static or lesser sound quality on onboard sndcards if you're using the analog connections.
This card is a waste at 56, this whole SNR thing is Bull$h1t. This 109 is only on paper and not in practical usage.
Go for a cards that have hardware support Dolby Digital Live or Dts like the Diamond Extremesound 7.1 DDL
#3
CompWiz17 - Posted 11:41 am PST 02/6/09 (4521 Posts)
#1: in addition to what #2 said, if you play computer games, this card will make a noticeable difference, due to the EAX 5 support.
#4
sguy2130 - Posted 2:22 pm PST 02/9/09 (523 Posts)
I ordered one. Here's to hoping it works.
#5
bkoehn - Posted 5:03 pm PDT 03/23/09 (23 Posts)
I haven't been able to get 'pass through' 5.1 audio to my receiver for DVDs played via WMC... I thought it would work, because the signal is delivered via the Coax-out from my Asus M2n-e board.
Any suggestions, or should I get an add-on card?
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