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 Oct 17 2009, 06:32 PM
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I haven't had a sound card in my system since the days when you actually one in order to have sound.
Since then I have always just used on-board units. Currently I am using Klipsh Promedia speakers and I am wondering what are the benefits, if any, with purchasing a sound card? I haven't kept up with the sound game. --------------------   |
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Oct 31 2009, 07:10 PM
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Just an update. I received the card two days ago, ran a few tests and sure enough it has made quite a difference in gaming (I mostly play GRID and other racing games. Music seems clearer but I can't be sure ... overly sound quality does seem better, though.
I am more so impressed with the frame rate jump in most games, things are definitely smoother. -------------------- |
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Nov 3 2009, 05:19 PM
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QUOTE (OCFreak @ Oct 31 2009, 09:10 PM)  I am more so impressed with the frame rate jump in most games, things are definitely smoother. The frame rate gains are some of the best reasons to upgrade to an actual sound card. Sure, modern onboard solutions can sound ok.. but for gaming, they bring things down too much. With a sound card, the CPU doesn't have to work overtime to provide the audio so you are gaining some ground there. In some cases, it can be up to 25% of an increase in frame rates all by dropping in a dedicated sound card. Glad its worked out well for you, enjoy the games again! -------------------- CPU: E6600 2.4ghz @ 3.06ghz
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OCFreak Is going with an external better ... truthfully? Oct 17 2009, 06:32 PM
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