Best sound card for mp3's + gaming.

[BW86]

K guys, the father just got me some new speakers for christmas(are these good? I didnt plug em in yet) and I was wanting a new sound card anyways so I need a little help on deciding. I mostly listen to mp3's but I sometimes play some Counter-strike source and HL2.

What is the perfect card for me?

 

[Rhin0]

give the onboard a try first

 

[shortylickens]

Thats my suggestion. You have an NForce 3-250 MB. You might be suprised at the quality of the onboard audio. Especially since you are just using stereo anyhow.

 

[BW86]

The onboard sound crackles and hisses, I have my old 2.1 Logitechs hooked up to them now.

Forget it, a friend is selling me his santa cruz for $15.

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: BW86
Forget it, a friend is selling me his santa cruz for $15.

yeah, the santa cruz is a pretty decent card, my sister has one. it'll probably be better than any onboard sound. (besides soundstorm)