Nerwin Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Whats a good sound card thats is under $50*I dont do any gaming*Like to listen to music alot*I like to watch some movies (DVD)BTW, What kind of speakers are good for this?, i was thing to go with Bose but i dont know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 umm.. what mobo u getting, you can just use the integrated sound card unless you wanted to get a 24bit audigy...and for speakers, if you could hook up the comp to a sterio. how much can u spend on comp speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerwin Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 So is that Mobo Good?I can spend around $100 on speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 (edited) what mobo?get these speakers before the rebate runs out!http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16836121121 Edited November 25, 2005 by ripken204 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazer Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Whats a good sound card thats is under $50*I dont do any gaming*Like to listen to music alot*I like to watch some movies (DVD)BTW, What kind of speakers are good for this?, i was thing to go with Bose but i dont know.Dont like you have the name "Computer Expert" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerwin Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 (edited) i know i just want to know other people opinions first before i buy.what mobo?http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&Tab=2&NoMapp=0I looked into it a little bit, they been making motherboard since 1987 and it fits all of my needs and it is better than mine becasue mine is a foxconn 661FX7MF and dose not Support HT. Edited November 25, 2005 by computerMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberloner Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Speaker .. i will always recommend KLIPSCH speaker 2.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekrel Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 For music, the X-Mystique , completely rips apart Audigys for quality and thats without upgrading its swappable OPAMP preamp circuit.It only supports up to EAX2, but your not a gamer and most games support EAX2 across the board anyways.It can also real time incode into DDlive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjc Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 All sound cards under $250 have the same quality, it is the features of the card itself that make the difference in cost. 24-bit sound means very little, primarily because most sound samples are still 16-bit.ECS makes somewhat cheap boards but I've never seen a problem with them. The realtek card onboard should be just fine and I would also recommend the logitechs that someone posted before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerwin Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 thanks i know its better than my than my motherboard (Foxconn 661fx7mf). When i ever install a HDD on that Mobo it always fails but if i install it from our dells motherboard it Works Fine.Yeah i guss i will just use the intergrated sound, now i dont have to buy a sound card so that saves me money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerwin Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 Heres a list of what i'm buying.Case: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...1&Sku=A406-1028Mortherboard: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&Tab=2&NoMapp=0Processor: Already have (Intel P4 W/HT 3.2Ghz 800FSB)CPU Heat Sink: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...1432339&CatId=0Hard Drive: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&sku=THD-1600BBDVD/CD Burner: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...5&sku=S167-4206Memory: (2X) Kingston 512MB PC2700 DDR 333Mhz Thermal Gel: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...83739&CatId=503 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai3g_Eclipse Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 (edited) Chaintech AV-710: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16829120103This soundcard has excellent audio reproduction, unlike the Creative Audigy's muddy and somewhat distorted music quality. Edited November 26, 2005 by Thai3g_Eclipse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceMouth Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I like M-audio a lot. Though they are a bit out of your price range. I have the Delta 410, it shows up now and again on sale at newegg. I think around $80. I just checked and I don't even see the Revolution cards on there, maybe I missed them. Anyway Here's the specs for the 410 (It's not on M-audio's website, they are still updating the drivers though)2 Analog Inputs (RCA coax). 8 Outputs (RCA coax). 1 Coax S/PDIF in, and 1 output, with AC3 and DTS surround. The driver is excellent as well, although it takes a while to get used to. I've emailed customer support in the past as well, and can't say it was very good. Seemed like very generic responses, or they would ask for more information about my questions just to be lazy. They did respond promptly though, can't complain too much.I've owned a Revo 7.1 prior to this and it is equally impressive (although still around 80 or 90 bucks, the 5.1 might be in your price range). I believe Turtle beach is supposed to make good sound cards, but it's been a while since I've I did my research. Definetely, in my opinion, stay away from Creative. Creative lost a lawsuit for selling a soundcard which they claimed had 24 bit output, but the card was simply resampling. I read through their forums a bunch and people seem to have a lot of driver issues. On the other hand, I know there cards are very easy to modify. If you can solder you can add S/PDIF connections to some of the cards.A very important thing is to consider is the connections on the sound card. Make sure you buy a card with enough connections for the equipment you wish to use. Don't get too caught up in different surround formats either, many surround formats go by multiple names, and manufacturers use these formats as a gimmick to sell their products. If you are not buying a 5.1 spkear setup then you don't really have to be concerned at all with any of that dolby crap. For music, I agree with Cyberloner, The 2.1 would be excellent. Klipsch has great product support. They extended my warranty for an extra year on the 5.1 speakers due to possible subwoofer problems caused by parts made by another manufacturer. They have forums there too, so you can get an idea of their customer service.Ok, I'll stop my diarhea of the mouth now. One day I'll learn to keep my posts short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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