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03-23-2003, 10:40 PM
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Sound card or no?
Hi all, just a quick question. I recently got an Asus A7N8X deluxe motherboard. It has onboard Soundstorm audio, my question is would having a sound card or not make a difference in system performance? Thanks.
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03-23-2003, 10:59 PM
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No... I would run it with the onboard sound, if you like it, great, if not, then consider upgrading to a new card.
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03-23-2003, 11:01 PM
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It sounds great, but how about performance? Does it use up a lot of resources?
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03-23-2003, 11:56 PM
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You would be using resources no matter which way you go. If you're content with it, then don't worry about it.
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03-24-2003, 05:50 PM
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If you are a gamer tho, you should consider getting an Audigy 2.
I have never been fond of onboard *anything*.
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03-24-2003, 05:53 PM
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If the onboard sound is a chip, then it doesn't use more ressources than a sound card (as they're about the same).
If the onboard sound is just a codec (such as AC97) then yes, it is using CPU ressources to create the sound. If you need performance i.e. for demanding games, then a sound card would be better. RJ
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03-24-2003, 06:37 PM
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The Soundstorm Dobly 5.1 chip on that board ranks right up there with an Audigy. Save your money, and use the onboard sound.
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03-25-2003, 09:45 AM
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I have a sound blaster PCI 128,I don't know if it is better than the on board Soundstorm audio or not,shall I replace it into the on board one ?
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03-25-2003, 10:49 AM
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Nope, the Soundstorm is far better than the old SB128.
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03-25-2003, 02:05 PM
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The Soundstorm is very good. Save your money for a another upgrade, memory, etc.
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