5.1 Onboard -VS- Audigy

[foodfightr]

Ok, I'm shopping around for a cheap 5.1 system and I'm wondering if I should use my onboard 5.1 (microstar k8t neo fsr) or buy an older audigy card...

 

[SVT Cobra]

i would get an audigy2 OEM card...the are around 60$ some ppl will say its a waste, but I can hear the difference, less interference i guess...

 

[Kenazo]

What are you running for speakers? If you just have generic speakers, you'll probably be fine sticking w/ your onboard, though Audigy2 is definately a better card, plus you'll be taking some load off your CPU.

 

[WdnUlik2no]

I perfer a seperate sound card as well. I could hear some difference between my audigy2 and the onboard sound on my K8N Neo Platinum.

 

[Mrvile]

Audigy.

 

[imported_Kensai]

Audigy.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Depending on your budget, you might be better off spending the $60 on your speaker budget than splitting up the funds into two purchases.

What kind of 5.1 system are you getting?

 

[SrGuapo]

The audigy is definatly better, but it may or may not be worth it. Are you watching movies, playing games, music, or what? ?If you get a really cheap set of speakers, onboard will be plenty.

 

[doanster]

I myself upgraded from on board 5.1 to an older Audigy... man the difference was incredible!!! especially shines in games with EAX support.. wow!
also, even my mp3's sounded good!

audigy for sure!

mind u, my audigy is an 'Audigy 1' or 'Audigy ES'... avoid the Audigy LS at all costs!

 

[indianduddawg47]

i got an audigy 2 zs for $64 shipped from best byte computers.

a dedicated sound card will lighten the CPU's load during games, which can increase performance.