Question about xfi cards

Robert McClelland · Nov 8, 2007, 04:30 AM

I'm thinking getting the xfi music one that around 47 bucks replace my audigy 2 card because line in getting worn out after 4 years. It have three jack plugs from my 5.1 speaker hook up to my audigy 2 card right now. I don't have a ditigal speaker I have Logitech z640 speaker 5.1 set. I need xfi card that can support those speakers

I'm thinking buying it around after christmas because they go on sale about that time lol.

Reckless187 · Nov 8, 2007, 12:37 PM

I have the original X-Fi Xtream Music card & it has the Pink, black & green jacks on it. I'm using Logitech X530 5.1 speakers with it. Your speakers will work with the X-Fi card.

I read somewhere that the latest X-Fi cards support the intel onboard sound thingy so you can plug the front audio ports into the card so no need to fumble round the rear when you want to plug you mic in. Wish the old ones supported that feature.

Shakey_Jake33 · Nov 10, 2007, 11:58 PM

All X-Fi's (and any other sound card) will support the 3 jack plugs, so that's not an issue.

Avoid the X-fi XtremeAudio, it's nothing more than a rebadged AudigySE.

You should look for either the X-Fi XtremeMusic, or the XtremeGamer. They're essentially identical, except the former has coaxial digital out, whereas the latter has optical digital out (neither of which will matter to you).

Arklon · Nov 11, 2007, 12:09 AM

Or get an X-Fi Prelude... :P

Shakey_Jake33 · Nov 11, 2007, 01:05 AM

X-Fi Prelude is the best one of course :P

imo the XtremeMusic/XtremeGamer is the best bang-for-buck though. Depends how much your willing to spend. I'd say the extra for the Prelude is not worth it unless you have proper audiophile speakers.

Robert McClelland · Nov 11, 2007, 03:36 AM

Thanks guys for asking the question I'm going look around durning the holidays like after Thanksgiving and Christmas specials should be cheaper by then

with rebates.
What about Turtle beach sound cards? Turtle Beach Montego 7.1 Dolby Digital Live Surround PCI Sound Card TBS-3300-01 at TigerDirect.com

stormy13 · Nov 11, 2007, 05:57 PM

As long as you don't plan on going Vista or XP 64 bit. Seems that TB deems 64 bit a waste of time.

Robert McClelland · Nov 11, 2007, 07:03 PM

I'm planing staying way from Vista and 64bit system anyway. I found TB 7.1 at buy site one for 35 bucks after 10 bucks OFF for new sign ups hehhe I can't run xfi gamer becuase it doesn't have all 3 jacks for my speakers only it has Ditigal out put to it next one I have go xfi gamer pro that has all the jacks but cost at 130 bucks that way to much for me as replace sound card. I'm not plaing upgrade to next fall anyway.

Shakey_Jake33 · Nov 11, 2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert McClelland

hehhe I can't run xfi gamer becuase it doesn't have all 3 jacks for my speakers only it has Ditigal out put to it

I'm not sure why you think that tbh because it's not true, there's not a sound card in the world still being made that doesn't provide the '3 jack' method for surround sound. In fact, have of the features of the X-Fi (CMSS, EAX, Crystaliser) *only* work over that connection.

stormy13 · Nov 12, 2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Shakey_Jake33

I'm not sure why you think that tbh because it's not true, there's not a sound card in the world still being made that doesn't provide the '3 jack' method for surround sound. In fact, have of the features of the X-Fi (CMSS, EAX, Crystaliser) *only* work over that connection.

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggIma...102-006-02.jpg

Shakey_Jake33 · Nov 12, 2007, 07:08 AM

That says 'line out' - they *are* the ports that topic starter is wanting! The ports it lacks are the line in, because the flexijack port doubles up as a line-in socket.

Nov 8, 2007, 04:30 AM	#1
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,613 Rep Power: 196 System Specs	Question about xfi cards I'm thinking getting the xfi music one that around 47 bucks replace my audigy 2 card because line in getting worn out after 4 years. It have three jack plugs from my 5.1 speaker hook up to my audigy 2 card right now. I don't have a ditigal speaker I have Logitech z640 speaker 5.1 set. I need xfi card that can support those speakers I'm thinking buying it around after christmas because they go on sale about that time lol. __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://www.speedtest.net/result/1949536385.png

Nov 10, 2007, 11:58 PM	#3
Shakey_Jake33 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	All X-Fi's (and any other sound card) will support the 3 jack plugs, so that's not an issue. Avoid the X-fi XtremeAudio, it's nothing more than a rebadged AudigySE. You should look for either the X-Fi XtremeMusic, or the XtremeGamer. They're essentially identical, except the former has coaxial digital out, whereas the latter has optical digital out (neither of which will matter to you). __________________ CPU: Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz RAM: 2GB (2X1) GEiL DDR2 800MHz CAS4 GPU: OCUK GeForce 7900 GTO SILENT 512Meg Motherboard: Asus P5W DH Deluxe Sound Card: Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic Speakers: Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Case: Antec P180 Black PSU: Seasonic S12 600W

Nov 11, 2007, 01:05 AM	#5
Shakey_Jake33 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	X-Fi Prelude is the best one of course :P imo the XtremeMusic/XtremeGamer is the best bang-for-buck though. Depends how much your willing to spend. I'd say the extra for the Prelude is not worth it unless you have proper audiophile speakers. __________________ CPU: Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz RAM: 2GB (2X1) GEiL DDR2 800MHz CAS4 GPU: OCUK GeForce 7900 GTO SILENT 512Meg Motherboard: Asus P5W DH Deluxe Sound Card: Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic Speakers: Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Case: Antec P180 Black PSU: Seasonic S12 600W

Nov 11, 2007, 03:36 AM	Thread Starter #6
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,613 Rep Power: 196 System Specs	Thanks guys for asking the question I'm going look around durning the holidays like after Thanksgiving and Christmas specials should be cheaper by then with rebates. What about Turtle beach sound cards? Turtle Beach Montego 7.1 Dolby Digital Live Surround PCI Sound Card TBS-3300-01 at TigerDirect.com __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://www.speedtest.net/result/1949536385.png Last edited by Robert McClelland; Nov 11, 2007 at 04:11 AM.

Nov 11, 2007, 07:03 PM	Thread Starter #8
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,613 Rep Power: 196 System Specs	I'm planing staying way from Vista and 64bit system anyway. I found TB 7.1 at buy site one for 35 bucks after 10 bucks OFF for new sign ups hehhe I can't run xfi gamer becuase it doesn't have all 3 jacks for my speakers only it has Ditigal out put to it next one I have go xfi gamer pro that has all the jacks but cost at 130 bucks that way to much for me as replace sound card. I'm not plaing upgrade to next fall anyway. __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://www.speedtest.net/result/1949536385.png

Nov 8, 2007, 12:37 PM	#2
Reckless187 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 730 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	I have the original X-Fi Xtream Music card & it has the Pink, black & green jacks on it. I'm using Logitech X530 5.1 speakers with it. Your speakers will work with the X-Fi card. I read somewhere that the latest X-Fi cards support the intel onboard sound thingy so you can plug the front audio ports into the card so no need to fumble round the rear when you want to plug you mic in. Wish the old ones supported that feature.

Nov 11, 2007, 12:09 AM	#4
Arklon HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 163 Rep Power: 0	Or get an X-Fi Prelude... :P

Nov 11, 2007, 05:57 PM	#7
stormy13 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto,Ontario Posts: 111 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	As long as you don't plan on going Vista or XP 64 bit. Seems that TB deems 64 bit a waste of time.

Nov 12, 2007, 07:08 AM	#11
Shakey_Jake33 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	That says 'line out' - they are the ports that topic starter is wanting! The ports it lacks are the line in, because the flexijack port doubles up as a line-in socket. __________________ CPU: Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz RAM: 2GB (2X1) GEiL DDR2 800MHz CAS4 GPU: OCUK GeForce 7900 GTO SILENT 512Meg Motherboard: Asus P5W DH Deluxe Sound Card: Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic Speakers: Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Case: Antec P180 Black PSU: Seasonic S12 600W