Computer Forum Chat Thread

[BicycleMafioso]

True, this is what I am using for headphones. So I might get the DGX as it'll save me some money.

Would recommend DSX over that one. Or better yet, DX

[Iamanerd]

Yeah the DX is the one I was looking at originally and it seems like a solid sound card. Might as well invest into something good so I'll put the order in for the DX sometime this week when I order my friends gaming build he wants me to put together as well

[apepi]

Soundblaster z is also not that bad.

Haswell-E is supposed to support ddr4, but I so enjoyed the good prices on ddr3 ram.....:/

Newegg randomly sent me some coupon codes that only work for me, interesting...

[BicycleMafioso]

That's Haswell-E, not Haswell. Not quite the same

[apepi]

That's Haswell-E, not Haswell. Not quite the same

It sounds like it is the super super high end cards, if so wouldn't the motherboards themselves have to support ddr4? So it would basically be like 2.0/3.0 pc-e were even if you have a 3.0 pci-e board but only have a sandy bridge it would only be 2.0pci-e. So if you did not have a haswell-e it would just be ddr3?

[BicycleMafioso]

If it truly did support DDR4, it would (likely) not support DDR3 at all.
They have (had so far) different notches between iterations so they could not work since they're not compatible.

[Majesticii]

Yeah the DX is the one I was looking at originally and it seems like a solid sound card. Might as well invest into something good so I'll put the order in for the DX sometime this week when I order my friends gaming build he wants me to put together as well

If you have a free PCI slot, take the Xonar D1. It's basicly the DX but without the need of an extra power cable.

DX:
http://images.bit-tech.net/content_i...xonar-dx4b.jpg
D1:
http://www.databyteshop.nl/productin...Xonar_D1_1.jpg

Same PCB (ofc extra controller chip for pci-e, but nothing major), no 4pin power connector.

[DeltrusDisc]

I'd personally steer clear of the Xonar DX for anyone using headphones that require a headphone amp. The DX is fine for speakers, but that's it. Looking back, I thoroughly regret buying the DX, I mean really, $90 and I don't get a headphone amp? Yet they can put one on the DGX...

[Deleted]

I'm not sure I'd suggest any of the ASUS branded sound peripherals for above $120 or so. Most of what they offer is entry-level (except the Xonar One) with equivalent or better solutions available for those looking to spend a little above the $100 mark. The big sell is the features, like Dolby Headphone, which make them great for gamers and the fact that they are internal (convenience).

I'd probably suggest an ODAC as the next step up. I believe you can pick it up for just a few dollars ($80) if you can manage some DIY, otherwise it's $149.

[Majesticii]

I'd personally steer clear of the Xonar DX for anyone using headphones that require a headphone amp. The DX is fine for speakers, but that's it. Looking back, I thoroughly regret buying the DX, I mean really, $90 and I don't get a headphone amp? Yet they can put one on the DGX...

Sound quality on speakers is superb though. But indeed, i have to max out the volume to get any sound out of my ASUS Vulcan.
I have the D1 though, but i think it's the same (?).

[protput]

So much better than TTL...

[Majesticii]

So much better than TTL...

She forgot how to studio lighting.

[BicycleMafioso]

I'd personally steer clear of the Xonar DX for anyone using headphones that require a headphone amp. The DX is fine for speakers, but that's it. Looking back, I thoroughly regret buying the DX, I mean really, $90 and I don't get a headphone amp? Yet they can put one on the DGX...

On the other hand, the Xonar DX has an audio chip. Which the DG/DGX do not. :P

I'd still call the Xonar Essence One entry-level; As far as external DACs, it seems pretty generic and low-end although the price is not.

@ protput, that's not hard to be! Yet I doubt I will start watching hers.

[Iamanerd]

I'm not sure I'd suggest any of the ASUS branded sound peripherals for above $120 or so. Most of what they offer is entry-level (except the Xonar One) with equivalent or better solutions available for those looking to spend a little above the $100 mark. The big sell is the features, like Dolby Headphone, which make them great for gamers and the fact that they are internal (convenience).

I'd probably suggest an ODAC as the next step up. I believe you can pick it up for just a few dollars ($80) if you can manage some DIY, otherwise it's $149.

I'm interested in the DIY one, could you provide a link to what I would have to buy and do please?

[Butler to Baby Sloths]

Is TTL serious? His 900D review is longer than most MOVIES!

[BicycleMafioso]

Sweclockers' one is short, sufficient and to the point. I intend to watch no others.

[Xuvial]

So much better than TTL...

Oh christ, can't understand a goddamn thing she's saying because all her words mush into each other -_-

And I'm someone who has zero issues understanding Yahtzee even at his most machine-gun-speech moments.

[Deleted]

I'm interested in the DIY one, could you provide a link to what I would have to buy and do please?

http://www.jdslabs.com/storecat.php?fetchcat=4
http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=39

Should have all the parts you need. Second link is the assembled board.

Sweclockers' one is short, sufficient and to the point. I intend to watch no others.

I agree. TTL goes in-depth, sure, but not 1 hour 41 minutes worth. I'd rather watch a movie.

[apepi]

Oh christ, can't understand a goddamn thing she's saying because all her words mush into each other -_-

And I'm someone who has zero issues understanding Yahtzee even at his most machine-gun-speech moments.

Huh wha? I am still mesmerized by the accent, though I really could not really understand her either.

[DeltrusDisc]

I've been told that for the money the Asus Xonar One is really not worth it, though for how it looks it sure grabs my attention, that's for sure. O_o