Auzentech X-Raider 7.1 PCI Sound Card Unboxing

[PCTechTalks]

quick question, i have a C media sabrenet PCI sound card and im an wondering if it will be better than on board audio. i have an option between this PCI sound card or the on board audio (ALC888 chip).

[Bigmanwithagun13]

@PCTechTalks a dedicated sound card in most cases will be better than the motherboard's onboard sound, but recent motherboards are getting better with their on board sound. I would go with a dedicated sound card if you are running a 5.1 system, anything less, stick with the motherboards sound

[pray06]

would you say it makes sense to buy this soundcard if I just listen to music with headphones? (Sennheiser HD 408)

[Bigmanwithagun13]

@pray06 not really, I would recommend this for a 5.1 or 7.1 setup.

[pray06]

@Bigmanwithagun13 oh... okay... but thanks for your reply :)

[1337Br4Dz0r]

Ahhh true true, Thats still good for me xD, Thanks man appreciate feedback (Y)

[1337Br4Dz0r]

hey man just wondering this fits into the PCI-E x8 Slot correct? =D

[Bigmanwithagun13]

@1337Br4Dz0r it fits in the standard PCI slot, no the PCI e

[btr4lyfe]

yooooo man hey is this a good bang for buck card im a hardcore gamer and i love my sorround sound and sound effects is it good thanks mate

[Bigmanwithagun13]

I would say so, its great for movies and games, as well as tunes. Company of Heroes has never sounded better on here!

[btr4lyfe]

thanks man big help :) ps ill rate 5 stars

[TikiShootah]

Please tell me this is a good card. Im about to order it on newegg, and I wanted to make sure of it before I did.

I know there are "better" ones but I want to start off basic first but still get top quality.

[Bigmanwithagun13]

oh its good, trust me, I went from the onboard sound from Gigabyte which was good but this is way better and it has an independent EQ as well. Def. worth it