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    Audigy 2 ZS notebook

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by waffler, Feb 19, 2006.

  1. waffler

    waffler Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone have this? I was looking at one at best buy today and noticed that the box advertized that it would give me smoother gameplay. Is this true?
     
    waffler, Feb 19, 2006
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    j0hn00 Notebook Evangelist

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    It'll take a little load off your CPU... but don't expect a drastic performance increase.
     
    j0hn00, Feb 19, 2006
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    cooldude1015 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't see how a video card could improve your gameplay.... I do , however, believe it will make your gameplay more enjoyable if you have the proper speakers (5.1, 7.1, etc.).
     
    cooldude1015, Feb 19, 2006
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    You mean a sound card cooldude :D

    As john said - normally, the CPU would handle the sound if your sound was integrated. With an external device to handle that, the CPU no longer has to worry about it.

    You get better special effects and qualiy with a sound card as well.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 19, 2006
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  5. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    Like said, a dedicated sound card takes the sound processing load off the CPU, so you can get a few FPS more. Not much in most cases. It can improve the sound, even without surround speakers, by outputting a cleaner and stronger signal than most onboard codecs.
     
    dr_st, Feb 19, 2006
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