L latham Honorable Mar 8, 2012 17 0 10,510 Jun 22, 2012 #1 Hey there guys, Just bought a new pair of audioengine a5+ monitors. I have a Asus x79 PRO mobo, so should I look at investing in a dedicated sound card? And if so, what do you recommend? Price: anywhere from $0-150. Cheers guys
Hey there guys, Just bought a new pair of audioengine a5+ monitors. I have a Asus x79 PRO mobo, so should I look at investing in a dedicated sound card? And if so, what do you recommend? Price: anywhere from $0-150. Cheers guys
Solution bartholomew Jun 22, 2012 Asus Xonar DX/DS. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132013 If you're looking for something really cheap http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829111001
Asus Xonar DX/DS. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132013 If you're looking for something really cheap http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829111001
abekl Splendid Jul 8, 2011 3,593 2 23,460 Jun 22, 2012 #2 Are you disappointed with the onboard sound you are getting now? Upvote 0 Downvote
L latham Honorable Mar 8, 2012 17 0 10,510 Jun 22, 2012 #3 Haven't got the speakers yet but if I am then this will be my go to option. Upvote 0 Downvote
abekl Splendid Jul 8, 2011 3,593 2 23,460 Jun 22, 2012 #4 why not wait until you know whether the onboard sound is OK before spending money. Upvote 0 Downvote
L latham Honorable Mar 8, 2012 17 0 10,510 Jun 22, 2012 #5 Yea, sorry, that is what I meant. I am just being slightly organised haha So in that case, would something like the asus xonar dx be okay? Upvote 0 Downvote
Yea, sorry, that is what I meant. I am just being slightly organised haha So in that case, would something like the asus xonar dx be okay?
bartholomew Distinguished Oct 22, 2011 1,061 0 19,660 Jun 22, 2012 Solution #6 Asus Xonar DX/DS. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132013 If you're looking for something really cheap http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829111001 Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Asus Xonar DX/DS. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132013 If you're looking for something really cheap http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829111001
L latham Honorable Mar 8, 2012 17 0 10,510 Jun 22, 2012 #7 My on board sound card is probably better than that Diamond one haha. Cheers Bartholomew. Looks like I might go for the DX if I decide to get one. Upvote 0 Downvote
My on board sound card is probably better than that Diamond one haha. Cheers Bartholomew. Looks like I might go for the DX if I decide to get one.
L latham Honorable Mar 8, 2012 17 0 10,510 Jun 22, 2012 #8 Best answer selected by latham. Upvote 0 Downvote