I am looking to purchase a single sound card as part of a PC setup that is designed for both home theatre (first) and gaming (second). (I know it is possible to run two separate sound cards, but I am after the best compromise.) I also want to avoid 5.25" internal racks or break-out boxes.
From what I have read in the forum the best sound cards for home theatre and gaming are as follows...
Home Theatre: M-Audio Sound Cards (Audiophile 2496 - US$230, Delta 410 - US$270)
Gaming: Creative Labs Sound Cards (Sound Blaster Audigy DE - AUS$249)
This is just to show I've been paying attention.
The real question I have is which card offers the best of both worlds given my requirements?
To answer my own question this does seem to be the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy DE. Although I am happy to be convinced otherwise. Anyone?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
[Edit: Included further sound card requirements and colour.
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From what I have read in the forum the best sound cards for home theatre and gaming are as follows...
Home Theatre: M-Audio Sound Cards (Audiophile 2496 - US$230, Delta 410 - US$270)
Gaming: Creative Labs Sound Cards (Sound Blaster Audigy DE - AUS$249)
This is just to show I've been paying attention.
The real question I have is which card offers the best of both worlds given my requirements?
To answer my own question this does seem to be the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy DE. Although I am happy to be convinced otherwise. Anyone?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
[Edit: Included further sound card requirements and colour.