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Old 27th Jan 2012, 11:39   #1
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need some advice on soundcards
Hi guys, as above, i need to buy a soundcard and i need some advice,

i was going to but an Asus Xonar DG but i have seen a Creative Sound Blaster X FI Xtrememusic 7.1 Sound Card that i can buy used for nearly the same price.

what is better?

It will be used with a 2.1 speakers for now and headphones.
Mainly listening to MP3's and gaming
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Old 27th Jan 2012, 11:45   #2
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I'd recommend an ASUS over a creative, creative cards are meant to have way more driver issues.
The DG is a good card.
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Hi guys, as above, i need to buy a soundcard and i need some advice,

i was going to but an Asus Xonar DG but i have seen a Creative Sound Blaster X FI Xtrememusic 7.1 Sound Card that i can buy used for nearly the same price.

what is better?

It will be used with a 2.1 speakers for now and headphones.
Mainly listening to MP3's and gaming
Xonar DX2, I got mine from fleabay for a bargain £50.

Don't limit yourself for the future.

I use mine for gaming (5.1) Movies (7.1) Guitar Playing (ASIO + Guitar Rig) Midi and generally destroying my windows with a bit of meaty dubstep piped through my kefs.

The sound quality, snr, and drivers whoop the ass of any creative soundcards i've ever used (Audigy1-4 + xfi).

I'm a bit of an audiophile though, minus the cliche like for dubstep.
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Old 27th Jan 2012, 12:05   #4
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thanks guys, just looking at some reviews etc. and i am going to go for the Asus
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thanks guys, just looking at some reviews etc. and i am going to go for the Asus


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Both myself and brother have always had creative cards and yes there are some awful driver issues at times. He recently went for an asus and could not be happier. Brilliant sound and no driver issues in the 3 or s months he's had it.when I upgrade I'll definitely be going asus.
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I was going to ask this question soon so thanks for the help
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