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Old 08-21-08   #1 (permalink)
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Im after a new soundcard for my Sig Rig, i use it for gaming, and as a htpc.

Im looking at this version of the Xonar:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146350

Its an editors choice over at tech report:

http://techreport.com/articles.x/14500/21

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I have its big brother, Gaming comes to life like i like grenades they sound like OMG!, xonar series are great and you will not regret buying that!

I suggest buy it now!
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The Xonar cards are very good for the price. You won't regret your purchase.
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I have its big brother, Gaming comes to life like i like grenades they sound like OMG!, xonar series are great and you will not regret buying that!

I suggest buy it now!
Hmm, its only £30 more on ebuyer, im tempted to go for that.

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16829132006R
Whoops don't think they ship to you...
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If only they did , Im thinking of pairing it with the logitech x-540s or the g51? what you think?

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Go for it! If you can afford the D2 or D2X by all means buy it, but even if you do only get the DX you are still getting one hell of a card
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Is it really worth paying £100 for the D2X?

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