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I'd seriously recommend the x-fi series of sound cards. After going around for advice and all that, the sound quality is really good due to the 24-bit crystalliser. But the xtreme music is supposedly only entry-level for the x-fi series. If you game, the x-fi fata1ity would be great coz it has...

Do headphones support 5.1 surround sound? Or will I be stuck with 2.1? The card Im getting is the Audigy2 Value btw

Would you recommend Logitech, Altec Lansing or Zalman Headsets?

Lol thanks for all the input anyway...btw what kind of headphones would you recommend?

Hmm the card I'm getting is about 79 SGD...there's some sale going on..but for a limited time period only

Hmm, for now I'm just intending to get the Audigy 2 Value Soundcard and pair it with my existing speakers *which came with my pc* and some generic headphones..probably getting better peripherals next year or something. Definitely won't be getting those Gigaworks speakers which cost a lot

I'm going to use this card primarily for gaming, so would you guys recommend me using headphones or a speaker configuration? Also, I've read that a 5.1 speaker configuaration (instead of 7.1) is generally recommended for gaming, but supposing I have very little space in my room, am I supposed...

Hmm btw theres a creative sale to be held over here in SIngapore ^^! Soundblaster Audigy2 ZS going for 99SGD! Whee

olol guys don't worry about hijacking because its meant to be a sound card thread...so long as we dont stray off topic all of us can gain something from this! anw the x-fi series is filthy expensive..and its the recommended sound card for F.E.A.R

Well lol thx guys for the advice...

I'm deciding between the Soundblaster LIve!24 bit and the Audigy Value ( not the Audigy 2 ZS). I'm getting it for gaming and listening to some music...the hardware accelerated EAX interests me particularly. Could you guys give me some advice on what to choose? I'm kinda on a budget too....

Um so which PSU brand is reliable and has good bang for the buck?

But whats the significance of a stepup to E4? Could someone explain to me the differences between E4, E5 and E6?

I live in Singapore...so you guys wldnt recommend a Cooler Master PSU?

I dont think shops over here carry Fortron, so I thinking abt the Cooler Master now...is it good? Im deciding on the Real power 450W, the one that comes with a voltmeter for display