Auzentech Prelude X-Fi 7.1 and front panel

cozumel · Jan 19, 2008, 03:30 PM

Okay, so I get paid Tuesday and IU'm ordering the Auzentech Prelude and Logitech X540 speaker as upgrades. The on-board isn't bad but not great.

So I was wondering if I disable the Realtek on-board sound will I still be able to use the front panel headphones on the front of my case.

I am a bit of an insomniac and sometimes wake at 0300hrs and may do some work or play some games. I don't want to be waking everyone playing games through the speakers and need the headphones. I have the CoolerMaster Cosmos case which is placed on the floor next to my desk and the front panel is on the top of the case. The headphone cables won't be long enough to attach to the sound card output round the back of the case unless I am sitting on the floor too lol

Necrosis · Jan 19, 2008, 11:34 PM

Yes, the card on a front port connection. BTW, it rather loud so be careful.

calidan · Jan 20, 2008, 12:23 AM

Or you can use the headphone jack on the speakers.

Necrosis: How is the X-Fi Prelude? I ordered one but had to send it back due to no sound output in the right channel.

Necrosis · Jan 20, 2008, 01:22 AM

To be honest it is one of the best sound cards I've ever owned. I owned quite a few so that says a lot. The only way it could be better is 1. PCI-E, 2. Didn't require Creative drivers.

Jan 19, 2008, 03:30 PM	#1
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	Auzentech Prelude X-Fi 7.1 and front panel Okay, so I get paid Tuesday and IU'm ordering the Auzentech Prelude and Logitech X540 speaker as upgrades. The on-board isn't bad but not great. So I was wondering if I disable the Realtek on-board sound will I still be able to use the front panel headphones on the front of my case. I am a bit of an insomniac and sometimes wake at 0300hrs and may do some work or play some games. I don't want to be waking everyone playing games through the speakers and need the headphones. I have the CoolerMaster Cosmos case which is placed on the floor next to my desk and the front panel is on the top of the case. The headphone cables won't be long enough to attach to the sound card output round the back of the case unless I am sitting on the floor too lol __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Jan 20, 2008, 12:23 AM	#3
calidan Frozen in Carbonite Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,409 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Or you can use the headphone jack on the speakers. Necrosis: How is the X-Fi Prelude? I ordered one but had to send it back due to no sound output in the right channel. __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: calidan "Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead." - Jackie Chan

Jan 19, 2008, 11:34 PM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Yes, the card on a front port connection. BTW, it rather loud so be careful.

Jan 20, 2008, 01:22 AM	#4
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	To be honest it is one of the best sound cards I've ever owned. I owned quite a few so that says a lot. The only way it could be better is 1. PCI-E, 2. Didn't require Creative drivers.