A> Nowadays, dedicated audio cards seem to be a book case of the law of
A> diminishing returns.

I have yet to see an integrated motherboard audio to be as good as a PCIe Sound
Blaster, but then again I'm picky when it comes to audio.  I like to listen to
lots of music and there is enough difference (especially with loudness) with a
sound card.  

A> Sorry your card sucked. I am not a fan of USB ones but they are handy in a
A> pitch. I have a cheapo Trust for doing audiochat with a computer whose
A> integrated sound chip is busted.

I think it was buggy software causing the issue, but unless SB wnats to send me
a free unit to debug for them, I have no interest in figuring their issue out. I
ended up taking it back.

Once I have the extra riser installed, I'll have the needed slot avaiable for my
original Sound Blaster Audigy FX.  That is the best cheap sound card money can
buy ($45).

- Mark

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