Picking a sound card

[Guest]

I need help picking a sound card. I was thinking of going with the Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum Ex, but now I am thinking that may be a waste. I probably do not need one that good. Is the Audigy MP3+ good?

Thanks

 

[King_Denim]

what do you want to use it for ? Games, high quality audio,playing MP3's?

 

[FatBurger]

All Audigy cards are identical, except for the OEM version, which simply doesn't have gold connectors. Otherwise, the cards are exactly the same.

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[King_Denim]

Yeah that's right and gold connectors are a gimmick really, what's connected to the connectors? - it sure aint gold!!

 

[FatBurger]

Gold is simply to prevent corrosion, it's very common in high-end equipment. Pretty much worthless for a sound card, though.

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[Octivus]

So if I was looking for a moderately priced sound card that works great for games and mp3's you would recomend...?



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[FatBurger]

Hercules Fortissimo II or Turtle Beach Santa Cruz.

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