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happyslappy
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Post subject: soundcard  Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:52 pm |
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i currently have a sb live pro 4:1 form about 1998 - was the dogs at the time but now its time to upgrade
i want the best gaming soundcard because i have a set of Pioneer SE-DHP800 - true dolby 5:1 DTS headphones - cost £250 so i want to get the most from them
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Cliche
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:31 pm |
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games = audigy 4
works well. Not sure about yr linux stuff though
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Rainbow Dave =GCHQ=
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:08 pm |
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[QBS]Dr.Strangelove
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:44 am |
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or even the x-fi extreme music
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happyslappy
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Post subject: q Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:38 am |
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Quote: even the x-fi extreme music
what will that have over the standard z-fi in games?
all i want it a games card with the BEST sound- im never gona make music etc etc.
if its a opinions im not intestered - i want people that really / truly understand what there on about
these are the best headphones in there class - the next step up is £1000 - $1600 mark hence i really want to get the best from them _________________
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Lemon =GCHQ=
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:58 am |
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send me your old card  when its free
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Cliche
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:56 am |
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xi-fi is best (forgot about that after audigy 4)
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:09 am |
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Cliche wrote: xi-fi is best (forgot about that after audigy 4)
Yay. X-fi ftw. _________________ Codito Ergo Sum | Even i, who have no clue about social life
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Shrek
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:01 am |
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x-fi is certainly the best.
as for which one to get, the x-ram isnt all its made out to be, every few games support it atm, and im not sure if they will in the future.
and other than that, there is very little odds between each one, breakout box etc.
imo the cheapest version is the best bang for buck (im listening to mine now)
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:01 pm |
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Rainbow Dave =GCHQ= wrote:
What he said, Ive got that card and its the best investment i've made. The sound quality is incredible and im sure it will sound fantastic with your headphones.
BF2 supports X-ram if u play that. Putting the sound to ultra high in BF2/BF2142 is insane, the bullets wizzing past you and everything else is brilliant.
I wouldnt get the X-FI music unless you produce music, fatal1ty is fine for games.
This card will also have drivers for vista 
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Colt Seavers
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:36 pm |
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don't know alot about gaming cards.
however, whichever soundcard you go for, make sure you check the manufacturer specs for the AD/DA convertors - after all, everything else is just gloss - it's getting the best quality digital/.analogue converters you can for the money.
If it was stereo you were after I'd know where to point you - companies like Apogee make fantastic convertors - but aren't really ideal for gaming (unless stereo is all ou desire - it is in my case)
Have a look at the spec on this http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/minidac.php - NOT STRICTLY SPEAKING A SOUNDCARD it's simply a very fine d/a convertor - no fancy feature but if you can find a gaming card that does a similar quality conversion job, let me know what it's called
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:05 pm |
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:29 pm |
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I have the X-fi And I can tell you you won't be disappointed in it, an amazing card!!! 
Kick the ass out off my old NAD system now lol
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:24 pm |
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On a g33k note, the X-Fi has an interesting ring architecture
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