shuttleboi
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I'm currently using the on-board sound card (Realtek ALC1200 chipset) on my new Asus P6T motherboard, but I would really like to buy my first separate sound card.
What's the best sound card for under $250? I will use it for gaming and for listening to music (unamped for now, but maybe an amp later).
Also, does it matter if I get a PCI or PCI-Express soundcard? I know the PCI-E card can deliver more bandwidth, but does it matter?
For example, Creative has a Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional for PCI-Express and a Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro for PCI.
What's the best sound card for under $250? I will use it for gaming and for listening to music (unamped for now, but maybe an amp later).
Also, does it matter if I get a PCI or PCI-Express soundcard? I know the PCI-E card can deliver more bandwidth, but does it matter?
For example, Creative has a Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional for PCI-Express and a Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro for PCI.