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Old 07-17-2008, 10:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I need some help. The buyer at the store I work at has asked me to find some new PCI sound cards. I've been looking at the reviews here online, and I haven't been able to find anything that fits these criteria:

1. Can't be manufactured by Creative labs (our store is done with creative).
2. Can't be more than 30 USD.
3. Something at least remotely familiar, brand-wise (if possible).
4. Something that isn't crappy (again, if possible).

I'm at a loss, so I could really use some help. I'm the only one that the buyer asked. I need at least two recommendations (if there are two). Thanks.

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Pretty tough to come up with a sound card for 30 or less bones.
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Your mission is impossible.
A decent soundcart will cost at least 100 USD.
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Your mission is impossible.
A decent soundcart will cost at least 100 USD.
I understand completely.
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I noticed that Siig brand and Turtle Beach (which had a model for around $30).

What's the consensus surrounding turtle beach as a brand?

Thanks for the info already, guys. This is saving my butt from a chewing.

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Back in the day Turtle Beach was pretty popular.

That is where most people turned when they got tired of the Creative driver run around.

I have owned a few of them...But back then sound quality was not real high on my list for computer builds.

They are a known name and their cards sounded good back then.

Probably as good as you are going to get in that price range for sure.
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That's what I figured. As long as these cards are better than onboard, then I feel comfortable recommending them to customers.

If they want something better, I'll let them know what's good on the net...

Hey, if my buyers won't buy it so I can sell it, I tell the customer where they can find it.

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Back in the day Turtle Beach was pretty popular.

That is where most people turned when they got tired of the Creative driver run around.

I have owned a few of them...But back then sound quality was not real high on my list for computer builds.

They are a known name and their cards sounded good back then.

Probably as good as you are going to get in that price range for sure.
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