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sa_ill   06-09-2009 at 10:00:17 AM

Bought a new desktop. My old desktop has a Creative Audigy Value. The new one has a Gigabyte G31 motherboard with integrated Realtek soudcard. Should I install the Audigy or is the integrated one better?

fyi I'm using 4.1 speakers

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r_manic   06-09-2009 at 11:12:27 AM
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Well the quality is comparative. Unless you do professional audio work, leave the setup the way it is.

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sa_ill   06-09-2009 at 12:18:32 PM
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I just want good quality in music, movies and games.

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wuzy   06-09-2009 at 01:01:29 PM
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Then the integrated will do just fine. Most DSP used for Realtek HD are fairly high quality these days when used with good (but not costing few hundreds) speakers or headphones.

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sa_ill   06-09-2009 at 01:17:46 PM
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I already own the Audigy Value. I dont need to buy it. Even so, will the integrated card still be better? I'm using Creative Gigaworks T40 speakers.

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sa_ill   06-09-2009 at 04:16:27 PM
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Anyone for one final clearcut answer?

Would be appreciated.

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gamerk316   06-09-2009 at 06:02:05 PM
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Hmm...I'd actually go with the Realtek on this one; they have very good onboard chips, and the Audigy is getting on in years...

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sa_ill   06-09-2009 at 06:19:04 PM
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btw...the model is Realtek ALC662

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r_manic   06-24-2009 at 06:00:26 AM
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Stick with the Realtek. Less components in your case = less stuff to go wrong/less heat generation (though an audio card doesn't generate any significant heat).

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