Creative SB Audigy 2 vs Realtek ALC889 (Onboard) |
Creative SB Audigy 2 vs Realtek ALC889 (Onboard) |
 Sep 13 2012, 23:56
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Hello.
So I have an old Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 laying around and I'm currently using my onboard Realtek ALC889. Now people in general seem to think that a dedicated sound card is always better than onboard sound, but the Audigy 2 is much older than the onboard sound. Which one of these would give the best sound? My speakers are the Corsair SP2500, in other words rather decent (I guess?). |
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Sep 16 2012, 02:17
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I had to employ an ALC889 chip, which is considered the BEST Realtek onboard chip because of its 104dB in analog inputs so it's on par with professional cards in terms of capturing audio. None of the Audigy off-board ones I looked at were worthy cost-benefit.
This post has been edited by krafty: Sep 16 2012, 02:18 |
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fake1337 Creative SB Audigy 2 vs Realtek ALC889 (Onboard) Sep 13 2012, 23:56
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