Sound Card went ker-put - need a new one

[spartacuskzm]

Well, as you can see by the following text document my Turtle Beach Santa Cruz failed the "hardware" check.

Test Log (text file)

I'm not too disappointed as it's been a good card since I built my first computer (way back when the Athlon 1600+ was the dookies). It's seen a few mobos, processors, etc.

Anyways, any recommendations on a good replacement?

TIA

 

[MDE]

What's it going to be used for? Any brands that you absolutely won't consider? Price range?

 

[spartacuskzm]

I used to be a hardcore gamer (BF1942, DC, etc), but I'm taking a short break from it for now...(but I'll be back).

So to answer your question;

Near term - TV (via Happague PVR-250 w/ DirecTV), DVD viewing, Streaming Audio, etc.
Longer Term - I'll be back to gaming.

Budget isn'treally anissue. I don't want to throw away money (Isaw a deal on slickdeals for another Santa Cruz for about $20A/R), but at the same time if something is head and shoulders above it I'll definitely consider it. That being said, my Z-560's wouldn't sound that much better w/ $200+ sound card, no?

For the time being I'm using the onboard audio that comes w/ the D865PERLK. I've noticed the audio bit a fair-bit into my CPU usage, but given I'm not gaming right now shouldn't be a big deal...not to mention the P4 3.0 w/ 800FSB & HT should be able to handle it ;-)

Thanks!

 

[Wingznut]

If you are satisfied with the onboard sound, just stick with that for now. In the future, if you feel you need a better solution, that's when you should look for another option. There may very well be something better or cheaper then.