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Hey everyone I have recently come to realize that my sound hardware is breaking and is old. I am in need of a new sound card, gaming headset, and 2.1 speakers. Input is very much welcome
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I just picked up a refurb X-Fi XtremeMusic and absolutely love it. Really livened up my 2.1 and my HD-595s. As far as suggestions go, what price range are we talking?

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I have a max of about $600 to spend, but I don't want overkill because I mostly play games.
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Alright, just my suggestions.

Sound card: X-Fi XtremeGamer ($99)
Gaming headset: Sennheiser HD-555s plus Zalman clip on mic (~$105)
2.1 System: Logitech Z-2300 ($116)

You could easily go with a better pair of headphones, but if you're going to be gaming mostly I wouldn't waste a lot of money on a pair. Also, the headphone/mic clip on setup is much better than any gaming headset.

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I don't like the clip on mics, it's just a personal preferance :/
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Hey everyone I have recently come to realize that my sound hardware is breaking and is old. I am in need of a new sound card, gaming headset, and 2.1 speakers. Input is very much welcome
Either one of these will be great however I'd suggest you pick the titanium or prelude the auzentech has a better x-fi but both are great card and headphones if you're looking for a HEADSET then I'd recommend the sennheiser pc350's and any 2.1 speakers will be 2.1... so just pick w/e looks appealing to you.
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Ehh, I really can't recommenced a headset that is worth the money.

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Either one of these will be great however I'd suggest you pick the titanium or prelude the auzentech has a better x-fi but both are great card and headphones if you're looking for a HEADSET then I'd recommend the sennheiser pc350's and any 2.1 speakers will be 2.1... so just pick w/e looks appealing to you.
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I was going to recommend the Titanium, great card from what I hear. Same with the Asus Xonar.

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Soundcard: Asus Essence STX - $200
2.1 speakers: Altec Lansing PT6021 - $250
Headset: ??? - $150 remaining.
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The titanium looks good. I tried playing crysis last night with a set of Sony MDR-XD200 cans that I had laying around. I might either go with an HD-350 or a Razer Megalodon (to give it a shot)
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The titanium looks good. I tried playing crysis last night with a set of Sony MDR-XD200 cans that I had laying around. I might either go with an HD-350 or a Razer Megalodon (to give it a shot)
Look at this thread before you decide to go razer with headphones

http://www.overclock.net/hardware-ne...-released.html

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