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New 7.1 SOund card + 2.1 sound system = pwnage. [message #326365] Wed, 16 April 2008 02:24 Go to next message
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Yes, It fucking is.

Sound card

Speakers

Heck, the speakers have a volume control separate to the speakers, and it has a input for headphones and a microphone, <3 Creative & Logitech.


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Re: New 7.1 SOund card + 2.1 sound system = pwnage. [message #326371 is a reply to message #326365] Wed, 16 April 2008 02:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ryu wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 04:24

Yes, It fucking is.

Sound card

Speakers

Heck, the speakers have a volume control separate to the speakers, and it has a input for headphones and a microphone, <3 Creative & Logitech.


Hmm interesting, I been looking for a sound card for my PC for a long time, but not really fond of Creative, they had a really big fuck up with one of their cards and Vista drivers that didn't work then shit upon a community member who made his own drivers to fix the problem and told him to stop. :/

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IronWarrior wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 10:42

Ryu wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 04:24

Yes, It fucking is.

Sound card

Speakers

Heck, the speakers have a volume control separate to the speakers, and it has a input for headphones and a microphone, <3 Creative & Logitech.


Hmm interesting, I been looking for a sound card for my PC for a long time, but not really fond of Creative, they had a really big fuck up with one of their cards and Vista drivers that didn't work then shit upon a community member who made his own drivers to fix the problem and told him to stop. :/


Haha, That's why you buy Vista in two years.

XP ftw.


Presence is a curious thing, if you think you need to prove it... you probably never had it in the first place.
Re: New 7.1 SOund card + 2.1 sound system = pwnage. [message #326375 is a reply to message #326365] Wed, 16 April 2008 02:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Oh found the same card but for a few quid cheaper.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=292191
Re: New 7.1 SOund card + 2.1 sound system = pwnage. [message #326376 is a reply to message #326375] Wed, 16 April 2008 03:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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IronWarrior wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 10:51

Oh found the same card but for a few quid cheaper.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=292191


Seen it before, I dislike scan so I use other retailers.

That's recorded of my microphone, crystal clear, wtf?

http://files.filefront.com/testmp3/;10018476;/fileinfo.html


Presence is a curious thing, if you think you need to prove it... you probably never had it in the first place.

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Ryu wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 05:11

IronWarrior wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 10:51

Oh found the same card but for a few quid cheaper.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=292191


Seen it before, I dislike scan so I use other retailers.

That's recorded of my microphone, crystal clear, wtf?

http://files.filefront.com/testmp3/;10018476;/fileinfo.html


Ah what don't you like about scan, I never used them yet so I'm interested. Blush
Re: New 7.1 SOund card + 2.1 sound system = pwnage. [message #326379 is a reply to message #326377] Wed, 16 April 2008 03:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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IronWarrior wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 11:26

Ryu wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 05:11

IronWarrior wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 10:51

Oh found the same card but for a few quid cheaper.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=292191


Seen it before, I dislike scan so I use other retailers.

That's recorded of my microphone, crystal clear, wtf?

http://files.filefront.com/testmp3/;10018476;/fileinfo.html


Ah what don't you like about scan, I never used them yet so I'm interested. Blush


I ordered a graphics card from them, waited three weeks.. three weeks, only to tell me the manufacture couldn't supply, Three fucking weeks man, Too long to tell me they can't get a supply, Dabs get their stock in pretty fast, and I did a 1-3 business working day delivery, got me shit today (ordered yesterday) so man, Dabs gets my thumbs up.


Presence is a curious thing, if you think you need to prove it... you probably never had it in the first place.
Re: New 7.1 SOund card + 2.1 sound system = pwnage. [message #326380 is a reply to message #326379] Wed, 16 April 2008 04:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Kinda off topic I know but;

I recommended Scan to Ryu and I have NEVER had any problems with them. I always got my goods when I was told they would be here. I have yet to find a e-store thats generally cheaper.

Don't let his one bad experience put you off.



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Hmm, so many choices not sure what to do.

My favorite little PC store sells this card too with free-fitting, but their price is &21.99.

I hate fitting stuff into my computer, so free-fitting is a great incentive to buy it from them, need to think on it. In Love
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If you're not keen on fitting it yourself (Which really is a doodle, turn off PC, open case, and slide it in.) then pay the extra £5 and get them to fit it for you. But still if you want something like an external HDD or a set of speakers, Scan.co.uk will most probably offer you the best deal.

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BLUEHTHEN YOU AR NOT JUST A BIG CHEATAS AND YOU THE BIG HEAD JUST YOU USE FLY H4X FUCK YOU BIG CHEATAS YOUR CHEATZ IS BAD YOU WANT I WRAUGHT THIS YOUR CHEATZ IS BAD HEY IS 1 YEAR YOUR PROMESS A FLY HAX IN MULTIPLAYER AND IS DONT JUST TROOPRM02 I TELL IT ALL WHO REPLYER IN THIS FORUM YOU CHEATZ

Please don't make me type something like that again, not using puntuation is annoying.


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Re: New 7.1 SOund card + 2.1 sound system = pwnage. [message #326384 is a reply to message #326365] Wed, 16 April 2008 04:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dabs is owned by BT so they probably have a reputation to hold and good suppliers, Your choice to be honest Iron, But I prefer Dabs.

Presence is a curious thing, if you think you need to prove it... you probably never had it in the first place.
Re: New 7.1 SOund card + 2.1 sound system = pwnage. [message #326388 is a reply to message #326365] Wed, 16 April 2008 05:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Can you really hear any difference with a sound card?

To me sound is sound and the sound I have now is pretty clear through I do need speakers. Razz
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I used Scan to get my Processor from, and my 7900GS, which the first one was defective (it blew up inside my computer) so they sent me a replacement. Very quick with deliveries, around 2-4 days, and nice low prices too. ^_^
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IronWarrior wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 13:33

Can you really hear any difference with a sound card?

To me sound is sound and the sound I have now is pretty clear through I do need speakers. Razz


It's worth it for ancient motherboards such as the one in my server, but modern onboard sound cards are normally fine, and most motherboards come with like 6 Audio I/O ports you can retask, so unless you have serious professional audio needs, you'd be fine.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, thanks for the random recommendations on places to buy from the UK, and UK only topic FTW! Very Happy


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CarrierII wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 15:09

IronWarrior wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 13:33

Can you really hear any difference with a sound card?

To me sound is sound and the sound I have now is pretty clear through I do need speakers. Razz


It's worth it for ancient motherboards such as the one in my server, but modern onboard sound cards are normally fine, and most motherboards come with like 6 Audio I/O ports you can retask, so unless you have serious professional audio needs, you'd be fine.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, thanks for the random recommendations on places to buy from the UK, and UK only topic FTW! Very Happy


Onboard audio is ok, But using custom sound cards is better for bass quality, you can also push out more sound and when you have a good set of speakers probably with a subwoofer it's pwnage.

Also, yes, UK only topics for the win! Smile


Presence is a curious thing, if you think you need to prove it... you probably never had it in the first place.
Re: New 7.1 SOund card + 2.1 sound system = pwnage. [message #326405 is a reply to message #326400] Wed, 16 April 2008 07:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Creative Audigy 2 ZS
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Soundblaster_Audigy2_ZS.jpg


+ marantz PM35
http://img140.exs.cx/img140/4834/marantz15di.jpg


+ 2x Quad L11
http://www.avguide.ch/bilder/testbericht/Bild8.jpg


= WIN!
http://www.schuimparty.org/img/win.JPG


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Hmm, well my motherboard is pretty old, it's only a K7541GX. Blush

I don't care for sound that much, as the sound I have is alright to my ears, but if it helps performance then that be nice.
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EvilWhiteDragon wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 15:43

Creative Audigy 2 ZS
*image removed*

+ marantz PM35
*image removed*

+ 2x Quad L11
*image removed*


= WIN!
*image removed*




My dads old stereo system from the late 80's still works, just like that, good sound quality, I might try and buy it from him, new sound card and rewire it.. and well.. you know, even more win.


Presence is a curious thing, if you think you need to prove it... you probably never had it in the first place.
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Ryu wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 18:48

EvilWhiteDragon wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 15:43

Creative Audigy 2 ZS
*image removed*

+ marantz PM35
*image removed*

+ 2x Quad L11
*image removed*


= WIN!
*image removed*




My dads old stereo system from the late 80's still works, just like that, good sound quality, I might try and buy it from him, new sound card and rewire it.. and well.. you know, even more win.


Well, more win...
Would probably be good indeed. I also got some old "vintage" stuff.

Technics SU-8077K (1979)
http://www.vintagetechnics.info/images/su8077catalog.jpg
Though mine is black

And 2x Wharfdale E50's (pic is E70, but they are pretty smilar)
http://www.hi-fiworld.co.uk/hfw/hfwImages/oldeworlde/wharfedalee70.gif


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EvilWhiteDragon wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 18:44

Ryu wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 18:48

EvilWhiteDragon wrote on Wed, 16 April 2008 15:43

Creative Audigy 2 ZS
*image removed*

+ marantz PM35
*image removed*

+ 2x Quad L11
*image removed*


= WIN!
*image removed*




My dads old stereo system from the late 80's still works, just like that, good sound quality, I might try and buy it from him, new sound card and rewire it.. and well.. you know, even more win.


Well, more win...
Would probably be good indeed. I also got some old "vintage" stuff.

Technics SU-8077K (1979)
Though mine is black

And 2x Wharfdale E50's (pic is E70, but they are pretty smilar)



My last post made me seem like this is a contest.. Didn't mean to come off as that, but yeah, old sound systems usually have great sound quality, with some new school technology the chances are win, and lots of it. Smile

My brother has a £300 Technics stereo system (Bought in 2005/2006) and the sound it gave off was awesome, I just had to get a sub-woofer with two quality speakers and a good sound card, Technics are probably one of those brands that deliver all the time, can't beat their stereos.


Presence is a curious thing, if you think you need to prove it... you probably never had it in the first place.
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I use onboard sound on my Media Center PC, which does a very good job of delivering a quality signal to my receiver.

I'm with the Marantz crowd. I have a new SR4021, and it pipes sound to 14 speakers in my house. The quality is amazing, and people love the sound...

...except for the neighbours. Mr. Green


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Personally I like both my matrantz + Quad L11's config and my Technics + E50's, though they are pretty different.
Quads are nice and small, but lack a little in the "feel the bass" department.
The E50's are better at that, but they are fucking huge Razz Also, t does not help that I think one of the midtone drvers is bad, and makes a weird sound..


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