Xonar DS vs X-Fi Titanium

[viridiancrystal]

I'm looking for an upgrade from my onboard sound. I spend way too much time listening to music and gaming to stick on this sound forever. I've got a pretty good headset (Turtle Beach x12) and am going to get some surround sound speakers soon. I'm down to these two cards:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102043
Creative X-Fi Titanium, $45

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132013
Asus Xonar DS, $42

If it matters, music or movie sound would take priority over gaming, but I prefer a good balance.

 

[popatim]

You do realize that the Xonar is a pci card and the fatality a pcie card?

 

[gamerk316]

^^ The DSX is the PCI-E version.

Its close; I'd take the D1/DX over the Titanium, but the Titanium is probably the better card at that price. Creative driver issues aside, of course...