Logitech Z5550s and Gaming Setup

gord · 22 Aug 2007 at 18:08

Hiyo all,

Got these Z5550s not too long ago and im mighty impressed with them. However, im wondering what setups your using for gaming. Personally i dont have a creative soundcard, so no EAX. I was thinking about maybe getting a cheap audigy 2 or similar if its a worthy purchase.

Im struggling to find a decent setup for games as it is. Its not bad per se, but i feel i could get more. Im using the Bioshock demo as my benchmark really. And im using the direct input, with 6ch direct as my effect. If i use the dolby ones all of the sound behind my head disappears.. which i didnt like.

So what do you guys recommend?

Any help is much appreciated.

allllec · 23 Aug 2007 at 05:03

Buy an X-Fi for starters. I swear by them.

Can get a cheap OEM one for like £40 iirc.

Hamoodii · 24 Aug 2007 at 11:38

allllec said:
Buy an X-Fi for starters. I swear by them.

Can get a cheap OEM one for like £40 iirc.

gord · 24 Aug 2007 at 11:50

When you say an X-Fi.. im looking on OcUK and they seem to start from £20~
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-049-CL&groupid=701&catid=11&subcat=

What would i be getting if i bought an X-Fi, because ive got a new mobo and it has onboard 7.1 HD sound.. it sounds alright too.. is it purely the EAX stuff for gaming that i want?

Mansize_tissue · 24 Aug 2007 at 13:16

Don't get the Xtreme Audio; you want either the Gamer or Music. The main advantage over onboard sound cards is the EAX effects, CMSS-3D and a few other things. I think it's worth getting one, because you're probably missing out without it.