Originally posted by: s1len7 n1nj4
while we're on the subject, whats the difference between the Audigy 2 ZS Platinum and the Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro?
Platinum has a 5 1/4" drivebay i/o panel, Platinum Pro has a standalone (external) i/o panel. Gamer has a lot of bundled games, and the regular card is just that - just the card.
Originally posted by: LS20
i dont see why one would need a good soundcard for gaming?
As I understand it, the Audigy 2 ZS pulls a lot of the sound processing load off the processor, resulting in better framerates by a few fps or so on average in many games. Further, their proprietary EAX means better sound effects, such as echoes in a hallway, etc. Sucks that they're able to patent it and charge an arm & a leg for their cards, but that's how it is. Ironically, other cards, even the $25 Chaintech av710, are better for music. Fortunately you can have two cards
Btw, why is this in OT?