Some of us don't have room behind the motherboard tray
I have an Antec Titan case which is quite roomy though so when my 4 new Yate Loons arrive me and my computer are going to have a little tete tet with some cable ties =)
Always better to have a dedicated soundcard. I'll definitely be keeping my Audigy 2 around for quite a while longer. Right now there's no point upgrading to the X-Fi series as there just wouldn't be that much difference imo.
Not even a huge difference upgrading from an SB Live! to the X-Fi - infact tho the sound quality is probably not quite as "hi fidelity" I prefer the warmer tone of the Live to the harsher sound of the x-fi. The only real noticeable difference is the number of hardware sound channels and the extent openAL is supported.
And back on subject... my case is well untidy (tho I do have a bad habit of jury rigging fans which doesn't help).
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