X-Fi Xtreme Audio, Xtreme Gamer, or Xtreme Music?

broona · 24 May 2007 at 00:44

Looking to upgrade my onboard sound, will be used 90% MP3's, 10% gaming, and played through Altec Lansing 2100 2.1 speakers. Can get the Audio for £21, Gamer for £35, and Music for £40, are the other 2 really worth the premium over the basic card for my setup? Thanks.

Phil99 · 24 May 2007 at 00:54

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17732627

Should give you an idea

broona · 24 May 2007 at 01:01

Phil99 said:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17732627

Should give you an idea

Thanks, seems all I'd be missing is hardware gaming acceleration, haven't got that now, so wouldn't be missing much, just really want better MP3/CD sound, might just be tight and save £15 by going for the Audio.

squiffy · 24 May 2007 at 01:02

If you want good music sound quality, don't get a Creative. Go for M-Audio Audiophile 2496.

broona · 24 May 2007 at 01:07

squiffy said:
If you want good music sound quality, don't get a Creative. Go for M-Audio Audiophile 2496.

Looks nice, but I want cheap too, and that card isn't!
I just want BETTER music sound quality, doesn't have to be perfect, just better (and cheap!). Will have a scout about and see how much I can get it for anyway, thanks for the recommendation.

Black Dog · 24 May 2007 at 22:49

What about the X-FI extreme audio.

Great card for a budget price.

broona · 24 May 2007 at 22:55

Black Dog said:
What about the X-FI extreme audio.

Great card for a budget price.

It's top of my list, just wanted to make sure I wouldn't be missing out on too much if I got one, don't think I will be. Cheers.

broona · 26 May 2007 at 22:46

Have ordered an Audio, should do me fine, can always get a better one if it's not good enough.