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Upgrade pc sound

  • 17-10-2002 12:05pm
    #1
    MisterAnarchy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,047 ✭✭✭✭


    I am pondering whether to upgrade my pc sound .
    Currently I have a C media I8738 5.1 soundchip connected to a set of Videologic ZXR-500 5.1 speakers.
    The sound to my ear is very clear and extremely accurate.
    Music sounds very good and games likewise.
    I am wondering though what improvements a new dedicated soundcard would make.
    The Muse 5.1 soundcard by Hercules uses the C Media chip and retails at 50 euro .
    Obviously there is no point in me looking at this.
    So I have 3 choices
    1. Live 5.1 Retail : 45 euro
    2. Live 5.1 Platinum Retail ( breakout box ): 95 euro
    3. Audigy 1 OEM : 88 euro
    Will these cards make a big differnce to my system or is it just marketing propaganda ?
    Any advice is greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    GUI
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭GUI


    IN my experience
    the 5.1 or audigy chipsets..
    deliver superior sound quality
    but also give u more features eg.
    2 way
    4 way surround sound

    etc


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