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Old 08-20-07   #1 (permalink)
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i want to get a dedicated card...cuz im tired of trying to get my onboard to work...its messed up some how
well im on a tight budget...and the cheaper the better...im getting $400 by friday...and i want to save as much as possible so im looking at maybe the extreme music...but i would really like to save some more than that for now
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X-FI XtremeGamer maybe?
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X-FI XtremeGamer maybe?
ive got one in the for sale section!
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whats better the gamer or the music card?
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they are about the same unless you plan on modding the music
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where can i get an xtreme music card..its not on newegg anymore..is it discontinued?
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if I'm not mistaken the XtremeGamer is better
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where can i get an xtreme music card..its not on newegg anymore..is it discontinued?
not telling!!
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well im only looking at getting new cards..maybe going with the chaintech av710
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well im only looking at getting new cards..maybe going with the chaintech av710
I say stick with creative... I have been very very happy with my xfi gamer
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