SBLive

[aster]

What is the difference between the various versions f the SB Live. Do the all have the same sound quality?

 

[AMD_Man]

Yup, all the same.

AMD technology + Intel technology = Intel/AMD Pentathlon IV; the <b>ULTIMATE</b> PC processor

 

[aster]

That's what I thought but there is such a big price difference.

 

[FatBurger]

Here's the difference:

SB Live Value: No 3rd channel/digital out (orange)
5.1 cards (OEM, X-gamer, MP3+): same card, different sofware, digital out
Platinum: same as 5.1, except more software and the Live Drive



<font color=blue>Quarter pounder inside</font color=blue>
<font color=red>Change the Sig of the Week!!!</font color=red>

 

[arsend]

Actualy, the value line does have digital output on it, it just does not have 5.1 decoding attatched to it, if you have a digital amp or receiver, it will put out a digital signal, as long as you get the proper miniplug to coax converter, or buy a digital add on card. I just received the Hoontech SB DB III board that has optical and coax inputs and outputs. will test it out later and tell you guys how it works. For only $42 it sure beats buying the Platinum.

If it works for you then don't fix it.

 

[killall]

theres the platinum and the platinum 5.1, different cards... one of which obviously attempts to support 5.1

if in doubt blame microsoft...