[sofakng]

Are X-Fi cards generally considered "the best" for gaming?

I've just purchased one but I'm wondering what the general concensus is...

 

[Joeywhat]

Basically, yes...although Auzentech has a card out now with the X-Fi chip. So it's not just Creative cards for gaming.

I don't believe any other cards (i.e. not made by creative/auzen) have full EAX support at for whatever the latest version is. Most support it to some degree (like EAX 3 or something).

 

[skudmunky]

yes, x-fis are the best for gaming. however, don't get any of the cheaper models, the lowest priced one you should consider is the Xtreme Music. The lower options just aren't worth it.

 

[Ultimate157]

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Originally Posted by skudmunky /img/forum/go_quote.gif yes, x-fis are the best for gaming. however, don't get any of the cheaper models, the lowest priced one you should consider is the Xtreme Music. The lower options just aren't worth it.

x2. The reason creatives are the best for gaming is they are the ones with the most support for EAX.

 

[Redo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by skudmunky /img/forum/go_quote.gif yes, x-fis are the best for gaming. however, don't get any of the cheaper models, the lowest priced one you should consider is the Xtreme Music. The lower options just aren't worth it.

XtremeGamer is fine too, avoid the XtremeAudio


X-Fi's are easily the best gaming cards on the market (minus the xtremeaudio). Razer tried to market a powerhouse sound card and it's ages behind the X-Fi in terms of EAX and OpenAL support. Seeing as Vista is designed with OpenAL in mind, the X-Fi is the best for future support as well.

 

[kipman725]

unlesss you game on linux there the best for gaming they have many limitations caused by there drivers though which may annoy.