brock01 Posted April 29, 2006 CID Share Posted April 29, 2006 hey everyone, got a few questions for anyone who wants to throw in some input for meh alright i have a onboard sound card right now hooked up to my receiver which is 5.1 i would like to be able to watch movies on my comp, have have Dolby digital 5.1, and dts play off my comp (going through my receiver) and i would also want to be able to play non-digital media as well, say a mp3 or something like that, if i would get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829111002 , 1. would i notice an improvement 2. is that card pretty good? 3. is all i would need an optical cord, for digital an non digital media, without any hitches thanks for your help, any recommendations are totally appreciated, any input is appreciated as well thanks in advance all TMN members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted April 29, 2006 CID Share Posted April 29, 2006 hey everyone, got a few questions for anyone who wants to throw in some input for meh alright i have a onboard sound card right now hooked up to my receiver which is 5.1 i would like to be able to watch movies on my comp, have have Dolby digital 5.1, and dts play off my comp (going through my receiver) and i would also want to be able to play non-digital media as well, say a mp3 or something like that, if i would get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829111002 , 1. would i notice an improvement 2. is that card pretty good? 3. is all i would need an optical cord, for digital an non digital media, without any hitches thanks for your help, any recommendations are totally appreciated, any input is appreciated as well thanks in advance all TMN members yes you would notice a improvement, its a good sound card not the best but good, and all you would need its a optical cord for digital if your receiver has optical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM-DOS Posted April 29, 2006 CID Share Posted April 29, 2006 . . .of course, you would notice an improvement!! "Diamond Xtreme Sound allows the user to experience high level, theater quality sound while watching videos, listening to music, and playing games all in true 7.1 channel surround sound. This is an essential upgrade for anyone interested in increasing their computer audio experience while freeing up valuable computer system resources." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock01 Posted April 29, 2006 Author CID Share Posted April 29, 2006 ya my receiver has it, as of now i just watch dvds from dvd player, but now this would make it that i dont gotta burn dvds now,cause i love high quality sounding stuff, and im all bout digital stuff anyone know where to get a cheap optical cord, kinda long as well, i know they are expensive, havnet bought one in while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinlay Posted April 29, 2006 CID Share Posted April 29, 2006 I play more movies on my computer I do on my home surround system. Sound Blaster Live! 24bit http://soundblaster.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=206&product=10315 Logitech 5.1 THX 560 Watts http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,crid=2177,contentid=9586,detail=2 I get great sound, and enough power to shake the room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock01 Posted April 29, 2006 Author CID Share Posted April 29, 2006 it dont have digital does it, no optical cord or coax i need the digital stuff=blue light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock01 Posted May 1, 2006 Author CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 how does a pci sound card help freeing up valuable computer system resources. i ordered it btw, and got my optical cord very cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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