Sound Cards...

Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:46 am

Ok, I need a sound card, my on-board sucks. I no nothing about these things but I'm looking for a good one under or around $50. Suggestions....(Preferrably off of Newegg)

Thanks in Advance....

Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:48 am

Well what's the rest of your system specs? Have you used Creative cards before?

Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:54 am

Here it goes:
Asus A7N8X Deluxe mobo
Athlon 3000+
uhhh....
On-board sound
Geforce 4 Video Card
512 PC3200 Ram
Does that cover it?
And no I haven't used them before but the brand isn't all that important to me as long as it works good!

Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:55 am

Turtle Beach Santa Cruz

Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:57 am

Originally posted by Slayer
Here it goes:
Asus A7N8X Deluxe mobo
Athlon 3000+
uhhh....
On-board sound
Geforce 4 Video Card
512 PC3200 Ram
Does that cover it?
And no I haven't used them before but the brand isn't all that important to me as long as it works good!

Is your onboard sound the SoundStorm or RealTek/tech chipset?

Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:58 am

Originally posted by Evan
Is your onboard sound the SoundStorm or RealTek/tech chipset?

Soundstorm I believe...

Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:59 am

Then your SoundStorm is just as good as a sound card. Trust me, I have the same motherboard. No need for a sound card!

If it isn't SoundStorm, then get the sound card.

Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:02 pm

Originally posted by MMmmGood
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz

Ok, I saw this and first thought you posted in the wrong thread becasue I assumed you were talking about a vacation spot somewhere, but now I found it on Newegg and it has many good reviews so I might look in to buying this one.... If I do does anyone have any idea how to turn my onboard sound off? Probably in the BIOS or a jumper....

Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:04 pm

Originally posted by Evan
Then your SoundStorm is just as good as a sound card. Trust me, I have the same motherboard. No need for a sound card!

If it isn't SoundStorm, then get the sound card.

Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:07 pm

Originally posted by Evan
Then your SoundStorm is just as good as a sound card. Trust me, I have the same motherboard. No need for a sound card!

If it isn't SoundStorm, then get the sound card.

Yes, I'm sure it is Soundstorm now. But okay when I'm in BF1942, it crackels and the sound quality is poor. I believe this only happens in 1942 but also when I play the DC mod and I switch to the nosecam veiw in a plane, I dont hear any engine sounds. :confused:

I have tried re-installing the drivers so I don't know what it could be! Could you tell me what you have your sound settings on in BF, Evan?

Thanks

Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:08 pm

Originally posted by Slayer
Yes, I'm sure it is Soundstorm now. But okay when I'm in BF1942, it crackels and the sound quality is poor. I believe this only happens in 1942 but also when I play the DC mod and I switch to the nosecam veiw in a plane, I dont hear any engine sounds. I have tried re-installing the drivers so I don't know what it could be! Could you tell me what you have your sound settings on in BF, Evan?

Thanks

I don't have BF1942 installed, but that doesn't seem like an issue with SoundStorm unless it's all games.

Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:09 pm

Nope, pretty sure it's just BF.....

Edit: Do I hear a "Re-Install!!!"

Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:26 pm

Audigy2 ZS

Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:37 pm

Originally posted by Jeffro
Audigy2 ZS

Umm, a little expensive...

Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:37 pm

Slayer, I had the same problems with my Soundblaster Audigy - it's not your card. Since I got my new PC (which has an on-board Soundstorm on my mobo), I haven't had that problem.

Wish I could tell you what it was, but I don't know.