Hello!
I am buying a new computer since my current one doesn't run the new games anymore. Here are its specs:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
Msi P45 Neo-F
4gb DDR2 800mhz Kingston
Ati Radeon HD4870
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
That is the set I have already ordered. Now my question is about my soundcard. I have a Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty soundcard in my current computer and I was thinking about if I shouldn't install it in my new computer. What I've read about poor Creative drivers for Vista and disabled features, I really don't want that crap. So are they already fixed? Should I install my X-Fi to my new computer at all? Would I do better with my motherboards integrated soundcard?
Also, I'd really like if someone could recommend me a better soundcard with proper drivers and enabled features. From what I've looked around, it would seem like Auzentech Prelude or Asus Xonar cards would be pretty good choices? I know that Prelude uses X-Fi, but does it have the same problems Creative cards have?
Thanks in advance!
I am buying a new computer since my current one doesn't run the new games anymore. Here are its specs:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
Msi P45 Neo-F
4gb DDR2 800mhz Kingston
Ati Radeon HD4870
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
That is the set I have already ordered. Now my question is about my soundcard. I have a Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty soundcard in my current computer and I was thinking about if I shouldn't install it in my new computer. What I've read about poor Creative drivers for Vista and disabled features, I really don't want that crap. So are they already fixed? Should I install my X-Fi to my new computer at all? Would I do better with my motherboards integrated soundcard?
Also, I'd really like if someone could recommend me a better soundcard with proper drivers and enabled features. From what I've looked around, it would seem like Auzentech Prelude or Asus Xonar cards would be pretty good choices? I know that Prelude uses X-Fi, but does it have the same problems Creative cards have?
Thanks in advance!