lostoften December 28, 2006 Share lostoften Member December 28, 2006 (edited) Hello, just built a new computer and the mic input on the motherboard (Asus p5b-e) doesn't work. Rather than send the board back and have Mini rebuild everything, I am debating between getting a soundcard or just getting a USB headset. Headset would be the easiest, but than everytime I want to play without headphones I wouldn't have a mic. I guess it will come down to what I can get for a good price yet has good quality . Any product suggestions? Thanks, Lost Or soemthing like this might work: http://www.usbgear.com/usb-audio-adapter/u...udio_cable.html Since I already have a headset (that isn't usb). Edited December 29, 2006 by lostoften Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo December 29, 2006 Share Cujo Member December 29, 2006 usb headsets will not give you anywhere near the sound quality that a good card will get you. i suggest anything from the x-fi line of sound cards. btw, i would send the mobo back. why pay money for something that doesn't work as it should? i'm lucky cause in canada we have local pc shops where you can buy parts like that. if something is busted i just return it. not sure why you guys don't have that down there but it must suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoften December 29, 2006 Author Share lostoften Member December 29, 2006 I dont have the time to send the board back, because I head back down to school in a couple of days. Unfortunately, its too far of a drive for Mini to make a house call. I saw this sound card on newegg thats a x-fi: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16829102006 Any thoughts about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo December 29, 2006 Share Cujo Member December 29, 2006 good price. i'd go this one if you have the extra money. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16829102005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler December 29, 2006 Share boiler Member December 29, 2006 I dont have the time to send the board back, because I head back down to school in a couple of days. Unfortunately, its too far of a drive for Mini to make a house call. I saw this sound card on newegg thats a x-fi: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16829102006 Any thoughts about this one. I'd be careful with that one, I had that one for about a week (bought from best buy on sale), and periodically it would start producing strange "popping" sounds (this happened almost 2 months ago, so I can't remember exactly what it sounded like). The problem would go away with a restart of my computer, but I think it came back every time my computer woke up from standby. I returned the card and am back to using my on-board sound card since I didn't want to put up with something that wasn't right when the money could be better spent elsewhere. I know this won't speak for every example of that model, but I know my experience was not the only example of this happening. Anyways, just wanted to give my input. IMO, splurge for the fatal1ty and avoid the possible problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoften December 29, 2006 Author Share lostoften Member December 29, 2006 (edited) I usually play using the headset, which is not all that great of one, or using my speakers. My speakers are several years old, there are just 2 plus a sub. So my question is, besides this possible popping noise, is there any reason to spend the $145 vs $70? Originally when i thought of sound cards, i was thinking along the lines of this price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16829102010 But the system that I just had built is a very nice one, and don't want to put something that isnt on the same level as the rest of system. Thanks, lost Edited December 29, 2006 by lostoften Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magruter December 29, 2006 Share Magruter Member December 29, 2006 Haven't done any research for found some on sale. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic OEM http://shop3.outpost.com/%7BZB8uGIhJHMYQA5...CH:MAIN_RSLT_PG Audigy 2 zs http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=...&adid=17662 opps looks to be out of stock About once every other week, i see one on sale. I'll keep my eye open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaM2 December 29, 2006 Share akaM2 Member December 29, 2006 Haven't done any research for found some on sale. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic OEM http://shop3.outpost.com/%7BZB8uGIhJHMYQA5...CH:MAIN_RSLT_PG i have the xtreme music, its very good. I can hear sounds all over the map. then get these, you wont even notice you have any headphones on, trust me http://www.buy.com/prod/ICEMAT_Siberia_Pro.../202737968.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Slaughterâ„¢-TopBrass December 29, 2006 Share Sgt. Slaughterâ„¢-TopBrass Member December 29, 2006 It pays to shop around, I just got a X-FI Fatal1ty Sound Card for $90 at Frys.com. Sorry to say the deal ended on the 23rd of December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoften December 29, 2006 Author Share lostoften Member December 29, 2006 I think this is the same as the one cujo posted but cheaper: http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5020035#detailed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoften December 29, 2006 Author Share lostoften Member December 29, 2006 Ordered this one: http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5020035#detailed Thanks to everybody for the help! Lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaM2 December 29, 2006 Share akaM2 Member December 29, 2006 what are the specs of your new comp? you know your my kryptonite with your scout, hopefully the new comp changes that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoften December 29, 2006 Author Share lostoften Member December 29, 2006 (edited) heres the specs: AeroCool AeroEngineII-SSP Silver 0.65mm SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail ASUS P5B-E Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail A-DATA 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 92mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan with Heatsink - Retail Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 ATX12V 650W Power Supply with Three 12V Rails 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, FCC, TUV, CE, C-tick, CCC, CB - Retail Diamond X1950XT w/256mb PCI-E and a 200Gb hard drive mini gave me Edited December 29, 2006 by lostoften Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruten December 29, 2006 Share Kruten Member December 29, 2006 Let's see some OCing and benchmarks! Whoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoften December 29, 2006 Author Share lostoften Member December 29, 2006 No oc'ing for this kid. About all I no how to do with computers, is launch steam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo December 29, 2006 Share Cujo Member December 29, 2006 (edited) you NEED 2gb of ram. you will be page filing that setup even in source. i routinely pass 1gb of memory usage in source. ghost recon, battlefield, and most other new games are passing 1gb of memory usage and run smoother and load faster with 2gb. otherwise that's a topnotch system and i'm jealous. Edited December 29, 2006 by Cujo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoften December 30, 2006 Author Share lostoften Member December 30, 2006 Will be adding more ram probably this summer and swiching to a SATA hd. Went with 2X512mb to save some cash and to take advantage of the dual channel. Didn't go with a SATA hd, because Mini had an extra Nothings wrong with a free hd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo December 30, 2006 Share Cujo Member December 30, 2006 ahhh, wait til summer?? haha, you're already throttling your great system's potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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