New Sound Card

Marky · 28 Aug 2008 at 01:01

Hey all,

Im looking for a new Sound Card

I currently use the Sound Card that comes with the Maximus Formula Motherboard.

However, recently I have become more and more noticing a sort of static noise whenever playing games and listening to music (Using my headphones). I also notice it whilst in windows, wearing my headphones, but when there isn't any sound and I start scrolling down in a window for example, you can hear the static sounds.

So I thought I'd go with another sound card and hope that this cures this problem (Unless anyone has any other suggestion?)

I currently use Vista 64 Bit - I listen to music often (Through my speakers (Aego M 2.1's) and through headphones) and I also play games, and occasionally watch movies etc.

Any recommendations would be handy

Thanks,
Marky

Marky · 28 Aug 2008 at 15:20

Whats the difference between the D2 and the D2X?

Marky · 31 Aug 2008 at 13:57

Okay so I went for the D2X and I feel like I should have got the D2...

I have a couple of questions:

1.

Is that okay being so close to the 4870x2 - Im a little worried it may get very hot?

2. I have a headphone jack on the front of my case (Antec P182) - is there a way I can connect it to my sound card?

Marky · 31 Aug 2008 at 14:53

Uriel said:
Regarding your first question, the reason I went for a D2 over a D2X is becuase I didn't fancy it being so close to my graphics card. However, I don't think it'll be a problem for you. Won't the 4870x2 just draw in air past the graphics card and exhaust it out of the case?

And regarding the 2nd question: unfortunately - no, unless you get one of those generic breakout things that takes cables from the rear of your case and feeds them to the front (which I wouldn't bother with).

Bizarrely, the lower end D1 and DX cards have an internal front panel connector but the D2 and D2X don't.

Okay cool

Thanks for answering them

Can you get a front panel for this sound card? That way I can have a headphone jack at the front?

Marky · 31 Aug 2008 at 22:51

Hmm I just went to put my headphones into the back... but im not sure where the put them...

I have my Aero M's in the "Front Speaker/Headphones" socket - so where do I put my headphones?!

Marky · 2 Sep 2008 at 23:31

I'd rather not pay for an amp - or spend much more at all to be honest - all I'd like to be able to do is just turn off my speakers and plug in my headphones (Into the front) and use them straight off - without having to unplug this and that behind the PC...