SB Live, Live Value or X-Gamer

[Madcap]

All I want it for is games, music and not much else. But it looks like the reviews and other posts here that the only difference is the software that is bundled with it. Which of those 3 cards would be best for the buck? Do they all have gold leads?

Oh yeah and I need support for at least 4 speakers. I bought a new subwoofer and speaker set then found out my current soundcard only supports 2 speakers!

[This message has been edited by Madcap (edited 04-19-2001).]

[scotter]

of those 3 cards they all all the same card the only diff is what soft ware comes bundled with them the live comes with a bunch of MP3 stuff the gammer comes with a few games and the value comes with just the drivers and creative stuff personaly I got the value becouse I'm not gona pay for games I probably will only play 1 time
and I can get all the MP3 programs I need for free off the net http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Madcap]

Ok thanks a lot. Also according to their site teh X-Gamer has a S/PDIF input and the Value doesn't. But teh Value is almost $60 cheaper

[GroundZero3]

The SBlive Value! supports 4 speakers. i have one myself and i love it to death.

www.creative.com (http://www.creative.com) try looking at the manuals for the devices for info


Jason

[MadMatt]

Check pricewatch and you should be able to find an OEm Sounblaster Live! 5.1 for about $60 + S/H. Great card and great price.

[dragonB]

I've had my SB Live Value for over a year now, and love it. Works great with 4 speakers. Altec Lansing ACS54 are great for mp3's and pretty decent for dvd's.
Brian

[Iczer1]

I had to agree, there basically all the same, I own a computer for each one and the only difference is that the Value doesn't have the S/PDIF in, and i really havent come across any programs that use it yet.