Sound Card Suggestion

[sheira]

Hello. I have my system build, but what i still need is a sound card, which will be compatibile with my system. No budget really, i just need quality product. I listen to FLAC music a lot and of course gaming / i-net online comunnication.

My system:

Intel Core i7 920
Gigabyte X58 UD5
OCZ Tripple Channel 1600MHz 6GB
nVidia GTX 275

Headphones: Koss SB live 40.

 

[joklem]

I shopped for one for about a week a while back, and all major ones seem to have their up and downs, yet average out.


-Asus Xonar DX ($110) (music/movies, but emulates EAX5 for gaming)
-X-fi Titanium ($100) (Gaming bias, but it sounds good with everything. I haven't heard the Xonar though)
-Auzentech x-plosion ($100) (No EAX5 support, but plays back great, so say the reviews anyway)

Close your eyes and pick one I guess. I went for the X-Fi because they didn't have any Xonars in stock and I'm happy with it.

If price isn't an option, the Asus Xonar Essence STX has an headphone amp;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132010

 

[sheira]

I went with STX, since i do headphones all the time. It should arrive day after tomorow. Thanks.