Wasn't sure where this was most relevant to post.
I'm building a new Haswell rig to replace my 4.5 year old C2D Wolfdale setup. My question is, use my old dedicated PCI Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic card or use the ALC1150 on my incoming MSI z87 g45 gaming mobo? They are really harping on the supposedly great quality of the audio on this chipset, so I'm curious!
Audio tech is one area I'm not good with however. I wouldn't want to handicap myself if the onboard these days is better than the old card, but I have no problem using the card if quality will still be better. I consider myself a mild audiophile, but not to the point I buy the latest greatest at all times, just that I'll tweak settings with what I have until it sounds great, and it bothers me if it sounds like total garbage.
I mostly care about listening to music, but I do game as well.
I may buy a newer card at some point, but it's not a must right now. Who is rocking the audio card scene these days with the best price/performance product line? Thanks!
I'm building a new Haswell rig to replace my 4.5 year old C2D Wolfdale setup. My question is, use my old dedicated PCI Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic card or use the ALC1150 on my incoming MSI z87 g45 gaming mobo? They are really harping on the supposedly great quality of the audio on this chipset, so I'm curious!
Audio tech is one area I'm not good with however. I wouldn't want to handicap myself if the onboard these days is better than the old card, but I have no problem using the card if quality will still be better. I consider myself a mild audiophile, but not to the point I buy the latest greatest at all times, just that I'll tweak settings with what I have until it sounds great, and it bothers me if it sounds like total garbage.
I mostly care about listening to music, but I do game as well.
I may buy a newer card at some point, but it's not a must right now. Who is rocking the audio card scene these days with the best price/performance product line? Thanks!
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram