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Asus Mobo Compatable Sound Card?

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Pacer5000

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I've been using onboard sound cards for as long as i can remember. I've never really cared enough to upgrade until recently. I was told that onboard sound cards take up more cpu usage than add on cards. Since i am getting ready for the release of Oblivion, I've decided to finally upgrade. I'm looking for a decent card ($75-$100) that's compatable with my Asus A8N-SLI Premium Mobo. I've read a lot of complaints about certain cards having issues (mostly Creative) with my mobo. I looked at the new X-FI series, but again... I've read about driver issues. Can anyone recommend a decent card that will be compatable with my mobo? I currently have a 2.1 speaker set up... but might upgrade later.

Thanks in advance :)
 
I would recommend either the Audigy 2 ZS or the more expensive X-Fi Xtrememusic.
 
i've heard of issues with the x-fi and nforce chipset as well, just don't have any confirmation
 
I have an Audigy2 ZS and the A8N SLI Premium, works perfectly fine and I plan on getting surround in my room (thinking of the Klipsch Pro Media). I don't know if it was because I'm running a dual core, but I could only install the drivers for it, creatives software made my PC crash and stuff. It's not like I used that crap anyway though :rolleyes:

Basically, any card _should_ work as long as you only install the drivers, it's the other software that usually screws stuff up.
 
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