SB Live 24bit or Onboard?

[[cTx]Raptor22]

I have an old extra SB Live 24bit card and I am currently using the onboard Realtek ALC880 HD Audio in my motherboard. Would the sound quality for music and gaming be better with the sound card?

Thanks

[AngryArtichoke]

I'm not sure, but I don't think you would notice. You could always try and post your results here!

[[cTx]Raptor22]

I'm not sure, but I don't think you would notice. You could always try and post your results here!


Yeah, Im just a little busy lately and was wondering if there were any PC audio experts who could tell me. :up:

[apexracing]

You will have better sound with the card, the circuitry and components are far better than onboard.

[JoeBar]

U'd better go with the Live.

[ROBSCIX]

I would suggest the card would most likely sound better then the onboard. Try both and decide form there. Good luck.

[WeStSiDePLaYa]

It will sound better. Onboard may have more features, but SQ wise go dedicated, even a normal Live! has better SQ than many onboard solutions.

[[cTx]Raptor22]

It will sound better. Onboard may have more features, but SQ wise go dedicated, even a normal Live! has better SQ than many onboard solutions.

Yeah, and this is better than a normal live, its really an audigy that was retarded. :)

[Pepi93]

to add to this post....which one is better?

I am using Asus P5B Deluxe onboard sound currently, ADI AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

but I have a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 5.1 SB0090 w/1394, that I ripped out of my old system.

I also just purchased a pair of Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX speakers, which are on the way....lemme know what you guys think..