Does Onboard Audio Take CPU Cycles?

Rustynuts

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I know this used to be the rule, but does it still apply with newer MBs that have dedicated audio chips?

Does going to a PCI card like an Xfi free up your CPU?
 
Rustynuts said:
I know this used to be the rule, but does it still apply with newer MBs that have dedicated audio chips?

They still take up cpu cycles.


Rustynuts said:
Does going to a PCI card like an Xfi free up your CPU?

Yes
 
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