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Looking for some audio stuff

So I'm trying to find a good sound card, I currently have my eyes set on the Xonar DX because it outputs 192kbps analog, but I'm not so sure...

So anyone got any suggestions? I'm not really looking to spend more than $100 for it :x
It's a plus if it doesn't require external power, but w/e

October 19, 2011

6 Comments • Newest first

djpinc19

What? Why? I refuse to believe you lack a floppy power connector on your PSU.

Reply October 19, 2011
ShiroNoYami

@djpinc19: Meh. DX it is, then. Better buy a floppy power connector, too.

Reply October 19, 2011
djpinc19

[quote=ShiroNoYami]kinda wondering if there's anything better :x[/quote]

Nothing really.

Reply October 19, 2011
ShiroNoYami

[quote=djpinc19]http://www.amazon.com/Creative-SB0880-Express-Blaster-Titanium/dp/B001E25KDK/
http://www.amazon.com/Creative-SB0886-Titanium-Fatal1ty-Professional/dp/B0018EFGTM/

Creative X-Fi cards are the better option for gaming. Otherwise, go with the ASUS Xonar cards for everything else.[/quote]
I'm looking mainly at the Xonar series because they seem more outstanding in terms of audio output... and it seems like everything bu the DX outputs sound at 94kbps instead of 192... kinda wondering if there's anything better :x

Reply October 19, 2011
djpinc19

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-SB0880-Express-Blaster-Titanium/dp/B001E25KDK/
http://www.amazon.com/Creative-SB0886-Titanium-Fatal1ty-Professional/dp/B0018EFGTM/

Creative X-Fi cards are the better option for gaming. Otherwise, go with the ASUS Xonar cards for everything else.

edit: http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E7-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B003E6K1VK << the better option for music.

Reply October 19, 2011 - edited