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Post by cowboy40 on Oct 5, 2018 8:46:29 GMT -7
I am from the old school when it comes to building computers. So i have set my systems up based on those thoughts. I am wondering how you have set your system up when it comes to sound? Myself i am running with an internal expansion card. I am using a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series card, and I keep it as far away from the fans and the processor as i can get it on the main board. This, in my opinion, eliminates most of the interference that seems to persist with onboard sound chips. I am running the sound card through, believe it or not a twenty year old set of Altec Lansing ADA-305 computer speakers that were manufactured back in 1998. (These are still some of most clear sounding computers speakers i have ever seen and the subwoofer kicks ass!!!). This set of speakers offers two of the solutions on the poll: Not only can the speakers be connected via a sound jacks on the computer, they were also one of the first sets of USB speakers available. The small cabnet holding the subwoofer also has the sound processors for when it was used as a USB hook up. NOT BAD FOR TEC FROM THE LATE 90's. The Sound card also gives me the option of being able to run a clear signal over to my external equalizer and amp. That is my solution, and why i choose it. I like graphics so i thought i would just put a picture of one of my favorite programs up....MAGIX Digital DJ2
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Post by starcruiser on Oct 5, 2018 17:29:09 GMT -7
Currently using what came on the board (ASUS boards do have good audio, in most cases) but, I would prefer a good dedicated sound card instead. I just have other more critical priorities right now.
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Post by JAFisher44 on Oct 5, 2018 17:42:29 GMT -7
I haven't built a computer in a long time that didn't use the on-board sound card. I usually build a new computer for me and my wife every 2 or 3 years.
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Post by cowboy40 on Oct 5, 2018 17:48:31 GMT -7
I have always shied away from using onboard assets. I do this because dedicated cards tend to help lessen the work load on the CPU and memory. I also tend to find they work better then the stuff dropped on the board. I also use ASUS boards and love them. For onboard sound they do a decent job, but I still prefer putting the sound through a dedicated solution like an expansion board.
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Post by starcruiser on Oct 6, 2018 8:19:30 GMT -7
Have you ever tried an ASUS ROG board (Republic of Gamers)?
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Post by cowboy40 on Oct 6, 2018 9:44:13 GMT -7
No,
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Post by starcruiser on Oct 6, 2018 17:37:31 GMT -7
Those are supposed to have discrete (and shielded) audio hardware on board, along with a number of other upgrades to make them run games better than a "standard" board. They ARE more expensive so, I've been reluctant to try one...
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Post by cowboy40 on Oct 6, 2018 19:51:50 GMT -7
That is the same reason i have not popped for one....i can't justify the cost to myself
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