Sound Card Recommendation for mostly gaming & a little music

[billyb0b]

Just as the title says... I'm putting together a new machine and no way will onboard audio cut it.

Speakers are the 2.1 Razer Mako.

Will be doing about 70% gaming and the other 30% listening to music (mp3 and streaming online).

What's the best audio card for this? I've heard terrible things about bloatware and sub-par drivers with Creative cards. Have heard decent things about Asus Xonar and Auzentech. Price is not an issue.

Thanks for the help.

 

[billyb0b]

anyone??

 

[terentenet]

Will be doing about 70% gaming and the other 30% listening to music (mp3 and streaming online).

Auzentech is better for gaming. I suggest Auzentech Forte, very good card for the money.
Asus is better suited for music and movies. It will game too, but if gaming is the main purpose, Auzen will serve you better. A good Asus card is the D2X. Even better, Essence ST(X). You will need better speakers for the Asus cards to show their power.

speakers are 2.1 Razer Mako

For Asus cards to shine in music, good speakers or headphones must be used.
I would suggest getting some good headphones, the sound quality will improve alot compared to the razer 2.1 setup.

 

[billyb0b]

Auzentech is better for gaming. I suggest Auzentech Forte, very good card for the money.
Asus is better suited for music and movies. It will game too, but if gaming is the main purpose, Auzen will serve you better. A good Asus card is the D2X. Even better, Essence ST(X). You will need better speakers for the Asus cards to show their power.


For Asus cards to shine in music, good speakers or headphones must be used.
I would suggest getting some good headphones, the sound quality will improve alot compared to the razer 2.1 setup.

thanks!

I can't find a Forte in stock anywhere

 

[mpilchfamily]

How do you know onboard won't cut it or not till you try.

 

[shingletingle]

I like my Asus Xonar DX and I do use it for gaming without any trouble.