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i have a pc with the following specs:
q6600 core 2 quad 2.4 ghz, DG 35 EC motherboard, 260 gtx geforce graphics card
do u think i should also have a sound card and if yes then which sound card would be goood, please guide me
Answer
well if you want to hear sound well then duh you need a sound card.
well if you want to hear sound well then duh you need a sound card.
Any Advice on pc sound systems and cards for abit of gaming but more for music ?
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Any Advice on pc sound systems and sound cards for abit of gaming but more for music ??
budget 300-350 pounds ? thanks
Answer
For gaming I would advice a sound card from the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series. These sound cards have good support by game developers, who add special X-Fi elements to their games. Do not purchase one of the more expensive sound cards which has onboard memory; since you do "a bit of gaming", you would not require it.
For listening to music it depends on your personal preference. There are two choices: you could purchase a sound card which is meant to make your music sound nicer, or you could purchase a sound card which is meant to make your music sound like it is recorded onto CD.
Sound cards from the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series will make your music sound nicer, just like most computer sound cards will do, except these specific sound cards do it better, for not too much money. These sound cards add some "color" to your games and music and will make it sound warmer, deeper, et cetera. Professional sound cards on the other hand will make you hear the music as it was intended, the way it was recorded by the artist. They do not "color" the music in any way.
If you would want to purchase a professional sound card, have a look at those by Edirol or M-Audio for example. You can purchase an internal one, or an external one which can be connected via USB or FireWire. Very important, having a professional sound card is nothing if you do not have professional speakers though. Since speakers are often intended to make your music sound nicer, these do not "match" the idea behind a professional sound card. Make sure to purchase speakers which do not "color" the sound with your professional sound card.
My advice, go for a sound card from the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series, unless you are an audiophile or music producer (like me). Purchase some good speakers to go with it. If you have the room for it and if you can place them properly, go for a 5.1 speaker system. If you do not have the room for it or you cannot place them properly, purchase a 2.1 speaker system instead. You can place the sub woofer out of sight and one speaker on each side of your computer screen for example.
For gaming I would advice a sound card from the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series. These sound cards have good support by game developers, who add special X-Fi elements to their games. Do not purchase one of the more expensive sound cards which has onboard memory; since you do "a bit of gaming", you would not require it.
For listening to music it depends on your personal preference. There are two choices: you could purchase a sound card which is meant to make your music sound nicer, or you could purchase a sound card which is meant to make your music sound like it is recorded onto CD.
Sound cards from the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series will make your music sound nicer, just like most computer sound cards will do, except these specific sound cards do it better, for not too much money. These sound cards add some "color" to your games and music and will make it sound warmer, deeper, et cetera. Professional sound cards on the other hand will make you hear the music as it was intended, the way it was recorded by the artist. They do not "color" the music in any way.
If you would want to purchase a professional sound card, have a look at those by Edirol or M-Audio for example. You can purchase an internal one, or an external one which can be connected via USB or FireWire. Very important, having a professional sound card is nothing if you do not have professional speakers though. Since speakers are often intended to make your music sound nicer, these do not "match" the idea behind a professional sound card. Make sure to purchase speakers which do not "color" the sound with your professional sound card.
My advice, go for a sound card from the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series, unless you are an audiophile or music producer (like me). Purchase some good speakers to go with it. If you have the room for it and if you can place them properly, go for a 5.1 speaker system. If you do not have the room for it or you cannot place them properly, purchase a 2.1 speaker system instead. You can place the sub woofer out of sight and one speaker on each side of your computer screen for example.
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