[RESOLVED] Should I go for an audio card?

[Jpbtennisman]

I mainly play MP3s on my audio card, I'm not really a gamer. I have a somewhat good set of speakers, 2 speaker 1 subwoofer ACS44...

Will I really notice a difference by buying an audio card as opposed to my Epox 8k7a+'s onboard sound? Which card do you all recommend? I was looking at the TB Santa Cruz but now that the Audigy is out, that looks quite attractive.

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[Larommi]

<font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva" size="2">Originally posted by Jpbtennisman:
I mainly play MP3s on my audio card, I'm not really a gamer. I have a somewhat good set of speakers, 2 speaker 1 subwoofer ACS44...

Will I really notice a difference by buying an audio card as opposed to my Epox 8k7a+'s onboard sound? Which card do you all recommend? I was looking at the TB Santa Cruz but now that the Audigy is out, that looks quite attractive.

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I have no personal experience with either but since I have always used creative and I am somewhat brand loyal, I would go with the Audigy. I have read reviews on both and I think they would both work for you.



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I think it is time to open this!!

[GJFowler]

If you've got good speakers & get an Audigy, you might notice how crappy MP3 sounds...

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[Larommi]

<font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva" size="2">Originally posted by GJFowler:
If you've got good speakers & get an Audigy, you might notice how crappy MP3 sounds...

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Good point. If you use a bad ripper or play low quality mp3's a sound blaster16 will get you the same results.



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I think it is time to open this!!

[agello28]

audigy just came out! get the original creative live value! you only play mp3s!