OK, I built a budget HTPC for the master bedroom and I have 99% of the parts and now all I need is a sound card.
Here is the system:
Black Desktop case w/300watt PS $75
Epox 8K7A+ w/RAID $59
1GHz T-Bird $70
Thermalright AX-7 HSF w/quiet 2K RPM fan $30
Seagate 80GB HD $95
ATI AIW 128 $45
256MB Micron DDR $40
8X Region Free DVDROM $20
As you can see from the prices I have paid I don't want to add a $200 sound card since it will be a waste for this rig.
I want a card with either a coax or Toslink digital output and I want the card to be cheap in price, but not sound quality.
This computer will be used for Video Capture, MP3's, MAME and DVD movies. I am planning on using Power DVD XP, Winamp and ZoomPlayer for various media.
I am considering the Zoltrix Nightengale Pro 6 and have a few questions!
Is it a good card for about $50? Are there better options in this price range that offer digital outputs?
Will it be compatable with the other components I have and the software I will use?
The Epox mobo has an AMD 761 Northbridge and a Via VT82C686B Southbridge. Any compatibility issues with the VIA chipset and the Zoltrix card?
Thanks for any help
Here is the system:
Black Desktop case w/300watt PS $75
Epox 8K7A+ w/RAID $59
1GHz T-Bird $70
Thermalright AX-7 HSF w/quiet 2K RPM fan $30
Seagate 80GB HD $95
ATI AIW 128 $45
256MB Micron DDR $40
8X Region Free DVDROM $20
As you can see from the prices I have paid I don't want to add a $200 sound card since it will be a waste for this rig.
I want a card with either a coax or Toslink digital output and I want the card to be cheap in price, but not sound quality.
This computer will be used for Video Capture, MP3's, MAME and DVD movies. I am planning on using Power DVD XP, Winamp and ZoomPlayer for various media.
I am considering the Zoltrix Nightengale Pro 6 and have a few questions!
Is it a good card for about $50? Are there better options in this price range that offer digital outputs?
Will it be compatable with the other components I have and the software I will use?
The Epox mobo has an AMD 761 Northbridge and a Via VT82C686B Southbridge. Any compatibility issues with the VIA chipset and the Zoltrix card?
Thanks for any help