Sound card advice?

crazyvash1

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Nov 28, 2012
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So i am currently running http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102024 ive had the card a long time and until a few days ago i was just using the on board sound from this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131735 but i dont know if its worth it to upgrade to a different/ better card. but i dont really need a high end expensive over the top gaming card i just want something that will give me great sound in anything gaming, music, movies, etc..... but i dont know how the brands models compare i want something with decent software and drivers any ideas?
 

crazyvash1

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Nov 28, 2012
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yea it does but is creative the way to go? ive heard great things about the asus cards i mean i loved my creative card when i got it but is 100$ for the baseline recon3d worth it ?
 
The Recon3D lineup is crap; theres a reason why Creative already put out the new Z series of cards.

Right now, for non-audiophile users, it appears the choice is between the ASUS Xonar DX and Creative Soundblaster Z. I'm withholding judgment on the Z until I see some reviews though.