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    Will I miss out on gaming audio if I don't use X-Fi or similar?

    I don't know how the sound system in Mass Effect works, but when many people can't get surround with integrated sound chips, and then get surround with a dedicated sound card, there seems to be more at work here than you are claiming. Like I said - I don't know much about sound systems, but I...
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    Will I miss out on gaming audio if I don't use X-Fi or similar?

    ...Except when the game uses EAX. ;) So, the sound card may obviously add audio information, even though it for the most part won't. However, the factor tipping the scales for me was, as mentioned, certain more-or-less recent games (e.g. Mass Effect) only delivering 5.1 when using a dedicated...
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    Will I miss out on gaming audio if I don't use X-Fi or similar?

    mfenn: Check the manual and FAQ documents. It seems it doesn't bitstream if you don't specifically tell it to do, and that it'll only bitstream in Entertainment mode, not Game mode (and it'll only bitstream HD audio, as far as I've understood). Take a look at the jumper settings, page 4 - you...
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    Will I miss out on gaming audio if I don't use X-Fi or similar?

    5.1. mfenn: Are you sure about this? Any sources would be great...
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    Will I miss out on gaming audio if I don't use X-Fi or similar?

    Yeah, that's exactly what I want. All the benefits of a dedicated sound card (better sound quality, proper game support - e.g. Mass Effect, as well as EAX in older games), and only one long HDMI cable from the PC to the receiver. Perhaps I didn't understand your message - which part of what you...
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    Will I miss out on gaming audio if I don't use X-Fi or similar?

    To be sure (there seems to be problems with surround in some games, e.g. Mass Effect, if you don't have a dedicated sound card), and since my home theater system after all isn't exactly low-end, I purchased an Auzentech X-Fi Home Theater HD, which solves my problem: HDMI video from the graphics...
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    Will I miss out on gaming audio if I don't use X-Fi or similar?

    mnewsham: Not talking about audio quality, but lost sound effects and the likes. :)
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    Will I miss out on gaming audio if I don't use X-Fi or similar?

    I'm working on connecting my gaming rig to my home cinema equipment for a better gaming experience. There's 15m cabling involved, and it won't be a permanent setup (the cable will run straight through the living room when I'm gaming), so for expenses and convenience I don't want to use more...
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    [FINISHED] My first LCD for gaming and image editing

    If you see the post right above, I've already bought and reviewed (and used for some months) the HP LP2475w. I'm happy with it, absolutely. :) Also, the NEC is a little to small.
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    [FINISHED] My first LCD for gaming and image editing

    It's been some time now, but here's my mini-review: Gaming: Fulfils all my needs here. Some slight RTC overshoot sometimes, but this happens rarely and is barely noticeable. Input lag: Not noticeable. I noticed it when running my old CRT along with it, but during normal use, I don't...
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    Forcing color profiles in games - how and why?

    I've just calibrated my new HP LP2475w with X-Rite i1Display 2, and things look great. A little to saturated in the red as far as icons and buttons in applications go, but in Photoshop, Lightroom, and other color managed applications, everything look great. However, I've read that games have...
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    [FINISHED] My first LCD for gaming and image editing

    I ordered the HP LP2475w. :) Will get back later with thoughts, feelings and perhaps some measured results. Thanks for the help!
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    [FINISHED] My first LCD for gaming and image editing

    I wouldn't be in this mess if CRT wasn't a problem for me. :P It's just to bulky, meaning I can't get it crammed further back in the corner, and I've realised lately that I'm sitting way to close to it (with no possibility of sitting further away). Thanks for the tip, I'll keep an eye on it...
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    [FINISHED] My first LCD for gaming and image editing

    I stumbled upon another monitor - the NEC LCD20WGX2. With an S-IPS panel the viewing angles are good, color reproduction is good (at least when calibrated), and the response time is on par with 2ms TN panels. Bad thing is, it's only 20''. Opinions on/experiences with this? Thanks for the tip...
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    [FINISHED] My first LCD for gaming and image editing

    Thanks! I googled it, and I only found reviews saying "great design, mediocre feature set", and that isn't too appealing... I'll take care of that, you just give advice on which monitors to buy. :) Problem is, the shops rarely have exactly the monitors I want ready for testing. However, in...
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    [FINISHED] My first LCD for gaming and image editing

    I'm considering upgrading from my 21'' CRT to an LCD. It will be used for both gaming and graphics editing. I'm looking for opinions on which monitor to buy, as well as gaming experiences on the two monitors listed below. Here's the limitations: Resolution: 1680x1050. Don't want less, and...