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Default HT OMEGA -vs- Creative X-Fi
Just sort of ignore the thread title, i've basically changed the idea of the thread to; RECOMMEND ME THE BEST SOUND CARD I CAN GET FOR $100 OR UNDER

I'm currently in the market for a new sound card and am looking for something under $100 that will be good for gaming, music, and movies.
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Aren't Macintosh's un-hackable? It was probably a software error. Aren't Macintosh's resilient to software errors? It was probably a hacker. We have reached a paradox.

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Well, what games do you play currently? (important question relating to EAX issues).
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Asus Xonar DX (PCIE 1x) or D1 (PCI)

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Well, what games do you play currently? (important question relating to EAX issues).
Mostly just Fallout 3 and Empire Total War right now
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Asus Xonar DX (PCIE 1x) or D1 (PCI)
would there be any advantage going with PCI 1x over PCI or the opposite?
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would there be any advantage going with PCI 1x over PCI or the opposite?
Where your PCI-E x1 and PCI slots are in relation to PCI-E x16 / 2.0 would be the deciding factor. You don't want your sound card to starve your video card for air. If your PCI-E x1 is right next to the x16 slot, it could effect your video card's airflow. Not worth the slight increase in bandwidth if your video card starts to overheat.

Also, do NOT get a Bluegears b-Enspirer. 1 year Warranty, and they have a nasty habit of dying after 13 months or so.
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How would the HT OMEGA striker and x-fi titanium stack up against the ASUS' that were recommended earlier?
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Asus Xonar DX (PCIE 1x) or D1 (PCI)
One of these or um on of the cards I have without the metal cover.
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ASUS has definitely made a name for itself in the short time it's been on the high-end sound scene. The Omega and X-Fi are both quality cards, too. You really can't go wrong with any of them. Creative has some driver issues for some people, so that's one thing to keep in mind. Maybe an audiophile can come in and start talking about Op-Amps and decoder chips and other technical jargon I know nothing about, and guide you in the right direction. If I had to pick, I'd do the ASUS PCI card, since my PCI-E x1 slot is right by my video card, and they have a good reputation.
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ASUS has definitely made a name for itself in the short time it's been on the high-end sound scene. The Omega and X-Fi are both quality cards, too. You really can't go wrong with any of them. Creative has some driver issues for some people, so that's one thing to keep in mind. Maybe an audiophile can come in and start talking about Op-Amps and decoder chips and other technical jargon I know nothing about, and guide you in the right direction. If I had to pick, I'd do the ASUS PCI card, since my PCI-E x1 slot is right by my video card, and they have a good reputation.
I agree about creatives driver issues but with my card I have had no such issue 64bit and all even win7. But the ASUS card is a great deal.
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