Explain something on the audio for the SN41G2 for me please.

[codeyf]

So, it has the nVidia MCP for audio, but uses the Realtek chip for output? WTF does that mean? Is it using the MCP or the Realtek? Or both?

 

[OdieXPC]

The realtek chip is just used for DAC (Digital to Analog Conversion). The sound processing is by NVIDIA's MCP-T southbridge with Soundstorm.

 

[codeyf]

I see. So is there any difference in performance between the Shuttle mobo with the Realtek chip and a full-blown nForce2 board that doesn't use that chip? Or do they all use that? Haven't done much reading on the MCP.....

 

[Psychosylph]

They all use another chip for DAC - thus the difference in audio quality between different nForce2 boards. I forget who is supposed to have the best, though...

 

[codeyf]

Ahh. Shows how long it's been since I've read up on chipsets...