MSI RS482M4-ILD onboard sound performance?

[Archman]

Hi,

Just wondering about the onboard audio chipset for the MSI MSI RS482M4-ILD. I am upgrading a family members' PC from an older socket 462 ABIT KT7 (non raid), which had a SoundBlaster Live 5.1 PCI sound card in it.

Will the Realtek ALC880 outperform the SoundBlaster Live 5.1 card? Looking to upgrade them to Windows 7 over XP if that makes a difference

Cheers, and thank you

 

[nenforcer]

http://www.realtek.com.tw/products/productsView.aspx?Langid=1&PFid=28&Level=5&Conn=4&ProdID=42

That onboard audio controller is new enough I wouldn't bother with the SB Live 5.1 PCI card, even if they game.

 

[Archman]

nenforcer, thank you for the great news, link, and your reply