Sound Card & 5.1 Setup.

[IceT]

Hey guys, I have a set of Logitech Z640 speakers and my Audigy 2 died just now. Now I have two cards in mind: Auzentech XMystique Gold and CL X-FI XtremeMusic. Since I mainly use analog out, which sound card would better fit me?

Thanks!!

.IceT

 

[HerbalKiller]

Do you have sound on your motherboard? I have always wondered... if I have 8-channel sound onboard, why would I need a soundcard... Are they really any better?

 

[IceT]

I am using the Realtek 882M on my P5W DH Dlx. for now. It sounds fine BUT I can hear some very faint background noise when there's nothing playing.

.IceT

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Don't get the X-Mystique unless you need DDL, and you don't

I hope there's a good deal on X-Fi still. I think ~$60 deals were going on recently. I wouldn't spend more on the soundcard than the speakers themselves. If you're going to be upgrading to another set of computer speakers eventually, the X-Fi would be a good way to go.

 

[HerbalKiller]

But does he even need one is my question... why not just use onboard audio? I am asking because I am in the process of building my new system and trying to decide if I want to bring over my Audigy 2 or just use the Realtek 8-channel that is on my new board. Any thoughts?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: IceT
I can hear some very faint background noise when there's nothing playing.

.IceT

Herbal, if you have an A2, use it.

 

[IceT]

I am located in Toronto and right now, both the CL XFI Music and XMystique Gold are priced the same (around $105CDN)...So XFi should be good to go then?

.IceT

 

[heinz256]

If your going to go with the XFI Music, NCIX has it on sale till the 16th for $60CDN

 

[IceT]

Originally posted by: heinz256
If your going to go with the XFI Music, NCIX has it on sale till the 16th for $60CDN

Are you referring to this link:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?...B046000008&manufacture=Creative%20Labs

I believe there's only 1 $40USD rebate and the price after rebate is still around $110, same as FutureShop.

.IceT

 

[heinz256]

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16551&promoid=1047

 

[IceT]

WOW awesome!! Now I just needa refund my XFI card @ FutureShop!!! Thank goodness that I didn't open it yet!!

.IceT

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Good deal :thumbsup:

Now start saving up for some speakers