Sound Card PCIe 1x Question

GutterPunk · Apr 2, 2007, 07:15 PM

Do they exist? I have read things about them coming out, does one exist yet? I would like to get one as I don't have room in the old PCI area. Thoughts ideas links appreciated.

Thanks!

ChaosMinionX · Apr 2, 2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GutterPunk

Do they exist? I have read things about them coming out, does one exist yet? I would like to get one as I don't have room in the old PCI area. Thoughts ideas links appreciated.

Thanks!

Asus's new soundcard from CeBIT
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4778

Creative also has one on the way.

GutterPunk · Apr 2, 2007, 09:20 PM

Oooo interesting. I was reading about that. I wish they would give a price and an ETA

Tipstaff · Apr 3, 2007, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX

Asus's new soundcard from CeBIT
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4778

Creative also has one on the way.

LOL! First they say they won't be making a PCIE card, now they say they are? Stupid soabs.

From what I've heard about the Asus card it's definatly one to watch. The 2 things that stood out about that card was that it has 2 DSP processors (one is can be primarly used for converting DRM music into something else.. like MP3... legally), and that the card is covered by an EMI issolation heatsink.

BTW, for those interested, HERE and HERE are shots of the PCI version of the card... naked.

ChaosMinionX · Apr 3, 2007, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tipstaff

LOL! First they say they won't be making a PCIE card, now they say they are? Stupid soabs.

From what I've heard about the Asus card it's definatly one to watch. The 2 things that stood out about that card was that it has 2 DSP processors (one is can be primarly used for converting DRM music into something else.. like MP3... legally), and that the card is covered by an EMI issolation heatsink.

BTW, for those interested, HERE and HERE are shots of the PCI version of the card... naked.

Thats a sexy little card, lets hope it kicks Xfi's ass.

GutterPunk · Apr 3, 2007, 12:37 PM

It would be nice to see a new name in the game. Creative's drivers have gotten so crummy that they will have to kick there shit into gear.

**kris23** · Apr 3, 2007, 02:33 PM

crummy is an understatement......... i have the X-fi in vista and the darn thing is so distorted........ the sound isnt smooth and relaxing ITS SHARP, JAGGED, AND WILL WANT U TO DESTROY IT....

**kris23** · Apr 3, 2007, 02:38 PM

anyways, that card reminds me of the auzentech X-meridian card without its heatsink..... it looks like it would pair nicely with an acs3 EVGA card lol

H3X4D3C1M4L · Apr 8, 2007, 07:27 PM

I wonder if these sound cards will actually make use of the extra bandwidth or if its just a sign that PCI is finally going the way of ISA and the VESA bus.

RoyBatty · Apr 8, 2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by H3X4D3C1M4L

I wonder if these sound cards will actually make use of the extra bandwidth or if its just a sign that PCI is finally going the way of ISA and the VESA bus.

I think it's the second option. I doubt that any sound card could need more than 133 MB/s (or at least nearly that much).

**dj_stick** · Apr 8, 2007, 10:47 PM

using the PCIe bus would allow for less latency (good for musicians) and probably more throughput for DSP processing, possibly even real-time convolution effects - think PhysX, but for sound

RoyBatty · Apr 8, 2007, 11:11 PM

I found this comment on PCIe sound:

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As far as PCI Express (PCIe) is concerned, which is the next bus, what we found is that the performance of PCIe is truly bad for audio.

http://www.guru3d.com/newsitem.php?id=3005

But it is two years old and from Creative, so it may be far from thuth now

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GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 71	It would be nice to see a new name in the game. Creative's drivers have gotten so crummy that they will have to kick there shit into gear. __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,017 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	crummy is an understatement......... i have the X-fi in vista and the darn thing is so distorted........ the sound isnt smooth and relaxing ITS SHARP, JAGGED, AND WILL WANT U TO DESTROY IT.... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,017 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	anyways, that card reminds me of the auzentech X-meridian card without its heatsink..... it looks like it would pair nicely with an acs3 EVGA card lol __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Apr 8, 2007, 07:27 PM	#9
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	I wonder if these sound cards will actually make use of the extra bandwidth or if its just a sign that PCI is finally going the way of ISA and the VESA bus.