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  • Audigy2 ZS

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    1 20.00%

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Thread: Audigy2 ZS vs Audigy 4

  1. 07-18-2006, 06:34 PM #1
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    Audigy2 ZS vs Audigy 4

    I wanna upgrade the sound card on my motherboard from the onboard sound on an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe to something a little better with EAX support but I dont wanna spend over $100 on just a soundcard because when I upgrade my motherboard to a PCI-E motherboard from AGP it might have a better soundcard then the one I spent $100+ on

    So I was looking at either the

    - Audigy2 ZS

    or the

    - Audigy 4

    because all the X-FI cards are well over $100 and I dont wanna spend that much .. which of these two cards do you guys think would be better for gaming ? both are about the same price
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  2. 07-18-2006, 10:54 PM #2
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    The Audigy 2 ZS has a better software bundle with it. The Audigy 4 only has a few features other than the ZS, and it's not worth it for the price difference.

    Go with the Audigy 2 ZS.
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  3. 07-19-2006, 08:54 AM #3
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    You can pick up the lower end X-Fi's for the same price as an Audigy 2ZS IIRC these days, might be worth looking into

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  4. 07-19-2006, 01:37 PM #4
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    So far after five years., I'd say the Audigy 2 ZS is still a great sound card. I still use mine and music and game effects are awesome . Of course like with eveything the speakers are equal if not more important. ( a good 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound )

    Yeah I'd go with the XFi. That is the popular choice now... if price is minimal.
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  5. 07-20-2006, 03:50 PM #5
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    thanks guys , I ended up going with an Audigy2 ZS i got for $50
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  6. 07-20-2006, 04:37 PM #6
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    A very good smart buy..esp. for that price. I paid $83.00 for mine over four years ago...and beleive it or not Office Depoe her is still selling it for over $70.00. LOL
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  7. 07-20-2006, 07:24 PM #7
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    by the way do you guys know where I can download the latest drivers ? I was checking on www.creativelabs.com but all they seem to have is product information
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  8. 07-20-2006, 07:37 PM #8
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  9. 07-20-2006, 09:13 PM #9
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    thanks
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