would i notice a big difference between the 2?

[mountainking]

Hi,
I currently own this sound card: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=29-102-173&depa=0

Im just wondering if there would be a noticeable sound difference between that card and this one: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=29-102-162&depa=0

[kram 2.0]

In my opinion, yes. The SB Live! (16-bit) is of equal or slightly better quality than that found on the onboard sound of the motherboard while the SB Audigy (24-bit sound) series take sound to a new level - I have the lesser SB Audigy LS version and it outputs very nice and clear sound along with my z640 speakers.

kram

[mountainking]

Im thinkin about just spending like the extra 25 bucks and then i get 5 nice games. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=29-102-171&depa=0

I noticed a little difference between onboard and my current card but not a HUGE difference. Im thinkin this will be a nice difference.

[Yuanji]

don't forget, it's also your speakers. if you don't have nice speakers, that won't improve sound quality that much

[mrmister1]

Yes, you will definitely notice a difference between the two, but as Yuanji said, it also has to do with your speakers.

[mountainking]

Well considering i have a set of bose mediamate speakers which i consider to be some of the best 2 pc speakers there are, and a creative 2.1 speaker system, i dont think crappy speakers will be my problem. I only really have room for 4.1 and stuff and thats fine with me but i want a little bit better clarity.

[mountainking]

i might get the audigy 2 value card at best buy. its like 69 bucks. at newegg its 65 plus like 5 dollars in shipping.