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    sound?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by metalneverdies, Nov 24, 2006.

  1. metalneverdies

    metalneverdies Notebook Evangelist

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    ok so with the e1505 from dell does it matter much in games if i get the the Integrated Audio or the Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
     
    metalneverdies, Nov 24, 2006
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    I do not think it really matters, but I am not sure. The Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy is not really a soundcard. It is more like software.
     
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    Yeah the Sound Blaster thing is just a software upgrade. It adds HD audio codecs, along with a creative player, and EAX options that actually do help to improve sound quality. If you want a full gaming experence out of your notebook, I would say go for it for that low price. You can then enable EAX effects in your games and hear all those extra bullet richocets(spelling :( and all.
     
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I would suggest not getting that Software Audigy stuff . . it adds several processes/services to your system and uses more resources than it should. There are also compatibility problems with certain games, many people had to uninstall it. So, unless you have $30 to waste, don't bother.

    The integrated audio is handled by the Intel High Definition sound, which is very good from my experience.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 24, 2006
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  5. metalneverdies

    metalneverdies Notebook Evangelist

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    sweet thanks guys :D guess i wont get it then... dont need any thing slowing that lappy down
     
    metalneverdies, Nov 24, 2006
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