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bull
I need to pick up a new sound card and don't want to spend a ton of cash. I saw a Hercules card at breast buy for about $20 (can't remember what it was though).

Hit me with some suggestions and let me know what advantages some have over others. icon_smile.gif
GoKu
Bull, I came here to post same question, I just bought these http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?page=pro...=2&languageid=1 and my current sound card sucks i want cheap sound card with good performance
odie
Philips acoustic edge are nice... not sure on pricing though...
Treytor
Wait a few weeks for nforce2, and use onboard audio. Excellent audio there icon_smile.gif
GoKu
We said cheap, neh? Would not that require buying a new motherbaord?
mbeeston
any card with a cmi8738 is great.. full 6-ch sound
http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=RS-LX06B $13 =)
BigO
The Philips Acoustic Edge sound card is around 50 bucks Bull and it kicks ass. When you fire it up you will smile and thank me. icon_biggrin.gif
mbeeston
cmi8738 is better then it =)
GoKu
mb why is that one so cheap? if you have a good reason or a review or something ill order it im desperate on a budget only have 60 bucks dont wanna waste it all..
mbeeston
i won one and it great.. it's cheap becuase it's a aswome shoud chip.. nothing else just a chip on a board =)

http://www.cmedia.com.tw/product/doc8738.htm

=)
GoKu
can you other folk read that link he posted and agree if its a good enuff card for my new logitech z560's, there performance is weighed down by my cheap ass comp usa brand sound card
mbeeston
it's worth it.. and you'd still have $45 if you don't like it =)
ldonyo
If you're near a CompUSA, how about a GameSurround Muse 5.1 for $29.99? Take a look: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_in...uct_code=294633
bull
ldonyo, that is very similar to the card I say at breast buy for $19.99.

I am going to check it out this weekend. Thanks for all the input. icon_smile.gif
GoKu
bull what are u getting ill get it too icon_smile.gif
mbeeston
if it has the cmi8738 chipset, you should get it
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