Soundstorm or SB Live Value

[SportSC4]

Ok... I know, there is a generation gap between the two but i'm finally upgrading my poor kt333 board to nforce2. I was looking at the db ratings and the SB live value is 96 db whereas the soundstorm on the A7n8X deluxe is 85db (at least that's what I found). Should I plug in my SB live Value or stick with the onboard Soundstorm?

 

[Rike]

Soundstorm on my A7n8X deluxe has worked great for me but I don't see any reason you shouldn't use your Creative card. If you're a gamer, the SB live might save you a few fps when gaming. I don't notice much of a hit when I run the sound test in 3DMark03. Soundstorm is pretty efficient.

 

[FearoftheNight]

stick w/ soundstorm

 

[elecrzy]

try them both out and see. from looking at the specs of both, the sb live card should sound better if you're using the analog ports.