Thread: Sound Cards

If your motherboard is not equipped with an audio chip set satisfactory we advise you to consider purchasing a sound card. Toward the high end particularly these provide a surplus as restitution but also in functionality.

All modern PCs come with an audio chip set such as AC97 or High Definition Audio, for the latest Intel platforms. But when one wants to go further it must pass through a dedicated sound card on PCI bus. In this regard the choice is quite broad. There are solutions for every budget.

The most important points to remember are the playback quality via analog output mini jack support for 3D sound standards in these games and its impact on the overall performance of the PC. Finally the driver interface design ergonomics and the number of inputs and outputs are as many points should not be overlooked.

It is clear predominance of Creative Labs. The maps are generally excellent compromise and offer good value for money. The X-Fi newer still reach a price a little high but are currently the top if you want a powerful PC for gaming and home cinema.

Excellent qualities and a good alternative to the multitude of products from Creative Labs, interesting for those who want to make analog or digital recordings more than for the game

The Tremendous card has the MVP it is simple and offers both performance and functionality. Quality is at the appointment. Fairly complete, this sound card offers a good alternative to internal sound cards for games. We regret its lack of features to use film.