Hi I am not really sure about what to look for when choosing between sound cards. Here are my two options... the first, I could get a really good deal on from a friend, the second I would purchase. Which is the better one? Thanks!
1) Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty (came out around 2005)
Main Specification:
Interface Type PCI
DAC Data Width 24-bit
Sample Rate 8 kHz - 192 kHz
Sound Output Mode 7.1
Connectivity 1 x audio - SPDIF output/line-in/microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x audio - line-in - 4 pin MPC, 1 x peripheral, 3 x audio - line-out - mini-phone 3.5 mm
2) Creative Sound Blaster ZX (came out around 2013-2014)
Specification:
5.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz
PCI ExpressSound Output Mode - 5.1 channel surroundDAC Resolution - 24-bit Sample Rate - 192 kHz (max)Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 116 dBFrequency Response - 10 - 45000 HzCompliant Standards - Dolby Digital LiveAudio Modes - Playback : 24-bit 192 kHzInterfaces
Audio Ports: 3.5mm Input, 3.5mm Output, Optical Audio Input, Optical Audio Output Compatible Port/Slot: PCI Express
Thanks!
1) Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty (came out around 2005)
Main Specification:
Interface Type PCI
DAC Data Width 24-bit
Sample Rate 8 kHz - 192 kHz
Sound Output Mode 7.1
Connectivity 1 x audio - SPDIF output/line-in/microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x audio - line-in - 4 pin MPC, 1 x peripheral, 3 x audio - line-out - mini-phone 3.5 mm
2) Creative Sound Blaster ZX (came out around 2013-2014)
Specification:
5.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz
PCI ExpressSound Output Mode - 5.1 channel surroundDAC Resolution - 24-bit Sample Rate - 192 kHz (max)Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 116 dBFrequency Response - 10 - 45000 HzCompliant Standards - Dolby Digital LiveAudio Modes - Playback : 24-bit 192 kHzInterfaces
Audio Ports: 3.5mm Input, 3.5mm Output, Optical Audio Input, Optical Audio Output Compatible Port/Slot: PCI Express
Thanks!