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echonite   10-02-2009 at 10:58:33 PM

I thought I would look into sound cards to see if I can find something better then I already have, for fairly cheap. I currently have an Sound Blaster Audigy 2. I do a bit of gaming and some general music listening, but not so much on the recording side. I am totally ignorant when it comes to sound cards, and just audio in general, so I was hoping you guys could help me out here.

There is a shellshocker deal on newegg for a sound card, but I do not know if it would be better or worse then what I already have.
http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx

Any more information you need on request.

Thanks for any help you guys can give me.

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pinaplex   10-02-2009 at 11:03:10 PM

the main bottleneck for poor sound in most computers is not the soundcard, but the speakers. if you want better sound, invest in a good set of speakers rather than a soundcard. that would be the easiest way to go.

also, if you buy a better soundcard without upgrading your speakers also, you would be basically wasting your money.

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echonite   10-02-2009 at 11:08:32 PM

I currently have a set of Skullcandy headphones. These to be exact. Would you still suggest upgrading rather then new sound card?


Message edited by echonite on 10-02-2009 at 11:16:01 PM
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