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**Panama Red** · 12-06-2003, 10:43 AM

That motherboard lists some great sound specs on the Asus site. I just compared my P4P800Dx on board sound to your card and they are quite similar. I recently built my system and, as ktkendall suggests, went without a sound card to give the onboard a try first. I bought true 5.1 speakers in the Logitech Z640's and was amazed at how well this system sounds. Don't worry about the hook up of the speakers, it's pretty straight forward in the manuals. I think you are in for a pleasant surprise. Make sure you test it with a good DVD that uses surround sound and CRANK IT UP!!

12-06-2003, 10:43 AM	#6
Panama Red Served with Pride Staff Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near the left coast of Michigan Posts: 14,565	That motherboard lists some great sound specs on the Asus site. I just compared my P4P800Dx on board sound to your card and they are quite similar. I recently built my system and, as ktkendall suggests, went without a sound card to give the onboard a try first. I bought true 5.1 speakers in the Logitech Z640's and was amazed at how well this system sounds. Don't worry about the hook up of the speakers, it's pretty straight forward in the manuals. I think you are in for a pleasant surprise. Make sure you test it with a good DVD that uses surround sound and CRANK IT UP!!