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Old 08-16-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default MOBO Onboard Optical Sound

Hello OCN-

My apologies for the noobness. I am more or less debating on whether or not to get a optical cable for my K9A2 Platinum Motherboard sound. (flame shield)
However I am also thinking about getting a sound card all together if the price is right. .
I currently have a Creative Inspire GD580 which I have no intention on replacing. That being said I don't know what would be 'appropriate' given these speakers are a good 3 years old.
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I have Sennheiser USB headphones which I would use if and when I can't be load or for Ventrillo and the like (I realize I don't need a sound card for this).
I have Vista Ultimate 64x
Looking to go out and use my $50 BB gift card $100 total budget.

I appreciate any feedback!!
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Anyone >>. I am not trying to offend any of you audiophiles.

Shameless bump
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So a brand new day deserves a brand new /bump!

The cable is in the mail.
So I suppose my questions changes to...
Given that I have Vista 64 (mentioning for an incompatibility issues) what sound card should I get for lets say $100. I would like to shop Best Buy as I have a $50 gift card .

Thanks!
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MSI K9A2 Platinum
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Hard Drive
2 WD 500g RAID 0 & 1 WD 120gig
Sound Card
Need One?
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750 Thermaltake CF
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Antec 900
OS
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Acer 22" & Hyundai 19"
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Get the Asus DX sound card. I'm not an expert on sound cards, make sure it has connections you need. $60 at Newegg open box. New around $90
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Kaivorth, appreciate the reply. I was hoping to make a purchase @ Best Buy as I have a $50 gift card .
I will look and see if they have that Asus DX there. Thanks a bunch!
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CPU
Phenom 9850BE
Motherboard
MSI K9A2 Platinum
Memory
2x2gig G.Skill DDRII 1066
Graphics Card
VisionTek 4850
Hard Drive
2 WD 500g RAID 0 & 1 WD 120gig
Sound Card
Need One?
Power Supply
750 Thermaltake CF
Case
Antec 900
OS
Vista Ultimate 64x
Monitor
Acer 22" & Hyundai 19"
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