Best Card for my situation?

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H4rd5tyl3

Discussion Starter · Dec 3, 2009

So I game a lot, and listen to music every time I'm on. I currently have a Creative X-fi Blaster XtremeGamer and I'm looking for a drastic upgrade. No budget or anything, so hit me with what you got!

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AMD+nVidia

· #2 · Dec 3, 2009

You want the Prelude or the Forte for the sound.

Grab a ATi 5870 for the video card

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Does anyone know if going to the Prelude or Forte from an X-Fi XtremeGamer/XtremeMusic is even worth it? I know the DAC chip, board layout, and lots of components changed but the DSP remains the same. Would it really make that big of a difference?

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chinesekiwi

· #4 · Dec 3, 2009

Yes, the hardware makes the biggest difference in sound (particularly the DAC and opamps). Firmware is still important but hardware is more.

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AMD+nVidia

· #5 · Dec 3, 2009

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Originally Posted by RallyMaster

I've seen scores of people on OCN say that yes, it does make a big difference!

BTW: I just bought a pair of HA-RX900! Totally stoked, plan on doing several mods to them and my HD555's since I now have a fall back pair if I mess one up!

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Exutus

· #6 · Dec 3, 2009

Roland Edirol FA-66

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kcklub

· #7 · Dec 3, 2009

Better upgrade would be the HT Omega Clarion or Clarion Halo Xt if no budget

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