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Old 08-14-08   #1 (permalink)
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I want a sound card, and I've narrowed it down.

Either the XtremeGamer

Or

Asus Xonar DX

I know the Xonars are better, but is it worth $20 more?
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I would give 20$ bucks more for Xonar DX.
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I would give 20$ bucks more for Xonar DX.
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I would get the creative, its priced down from 90 bucks and it's not open box other than that I don't see any differences. Its a "shell shocker" if you didnt know so supplies may be low, better get it now.
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Ordering one of them sometime tonight. Any other opinions? Rep+ I had no idea it was a shell shocker. I don't care if it's open box. Most open box items are fine.
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Go for a X-FI Platinum FATAL1ty card, realy good value and preformance on 7 speaker setups! http://uk.europe.creative.com/produc...&product=16559
I that doesnt rock your boat, try a Prelude (The Higher end model!)
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Go for a X-FI Platinum FATAL1ty card, realy good value and preformance on 7 speaker setups! http://uk.europe.creative.com/produc...&product=16559
I that doesnt rock your boat, try a Prelude (The Higher end model!)
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Maybe I wasn't clear enough. I'm going for a budget sound card. Wasn't planning on getting one, but I saw these two. My curiosity has been picked, and I'm going for one of those, or any other in that price area.
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I'd go with the Xonar DX. I think its always worth it to buy the better component if its a marginal price difference...

What's your speaker setup?
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