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Kickass Gaming Rig Guide |
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Written by Rodney Reynolds
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Tuesday, 17 April 2007 |
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Page 10 of 16
Sound Card:
Another crucial part of a gaming rig is the quality of sound. For that you need
an excellent sound card. This means something other than your onboard audio.
There are a couple of important factors when choosing a sound card. It should
have 24-bit audio technology, be capable with 5.1 or 7.1-channel audio, and be
EAX compatible. Creative Labs has always led the pack in this department. They
have introduced key technologies like Environmental Audio Extension (EAX) that
other sound cards emulate. Another important item to be sure your sound card has
is an optical out (Sony/Philips
Digital Interface Format (S/PDIF)). This will allow the best quality
sound to get from your sound card to your audio system. Most new 5.1/7.1
speakers system, amplifiers and receivers have an optical port.
I’d recommend any of the followsing:
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