Advantages: cheap, works in vista, does the job far better than the competition, optical output! Disadvantages: limited inputs (see review)
...opted for something new, the Asus Xonar D1.
Simple, small and effective. Asus's card supports Vista and its drivers are much more stable. 7.1 channels of sorround sound via standard out puts or optical allow it to be connected to your average PC sorround sound speaker package or even a home cinema amp (as i found much to my joy when i took my pc to the lounge one day). There is also an internal output for those of us lucky enough to have front panel ... ...be plugged in the front, with ease. The sound quality is good, the price is small. Basically there isn't much i can say that's wrong with this card. I will however comment on the fact that there isnt a seperate headset input on the back. So if, like me, you have a headset with two phono cables (mic and headphones) and are running 7.1 speakers off the soundcard, you will not be able to plug the headphones and speaker in at the same time. Other than ...
AgeUK 27.03.2009
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