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Query about a sound card...

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/query-about-a-sound-card.39304/

Stalker
Stalker Original post #1
Oct 22, 2006 at 1:46 PM
Guys, i use an onboard Avance AC97 sound...the problem is that when playing games like FarCry & Brothers in arms, the sound shutters a lot. If i add a sound card, will the sound become clear??

Also i had another doubt..if i add a sound card, i will disable the onboard sound. Will this lead to increased performance in games as the CPU will not be used for rendering sound?? If yes...plz suggest me a gud sound card..my budget is 2k-3k.

My system config
1.67 Ghz P4
256 mb RAM
128 mb FX5200
Ac97 onboard Audio
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drvarunmehta #2
Oct 22, 2006 at 1:56 PM
Yes it will increase performance in games but don't expect wonders. A 5-6 fps increase is all you should expect not to mention better quality sound and support for EAX used in games.
You can get a Creative Audigy Value in your budget.
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Ch@0s #3
Oct 22, 2006 at 2:59 PM
That config of urs is too slow to play farcry... especially that fx5200.