PC Peripherals How good is the Auzentech X-raider sound card ?

[dark.lord.rules]

How good is the Auzentech X-raider sound card ??

http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-raider.php

Im getting a used one bought in on june 9th 2010 for 2.2ks ...Is it worth ?? Or if there are some better cards with the same budget plz do let me now

 

[SidhuScorpion]

Re: Suggestion Needed

Looks like a good upgrade over onboard audio, For the 2.2k INR it is a decent card.

Auzentech X-Raider 7.1, mid-card in the test

 

[FaH33m]

I would suggest you look for a used Xonar DX for 2.5-3k .It would be better than the X-raider.

 

[dark.lord.rules]

ok...so any one wants to sell his sonar dx ??

 

[ch@ts]

If you've got a really good pair of speakers then you may experience a difference when you get a dedicated soundcard, but if your speakers are just so-so, then I don't think it's worthwhile getting a dedicated soundcard, no matter how good it is.

 

[asingh]

Even I am interested in a PCI connector card. Could not find the Xonar DX on any e-retailer. Any idea. Looks like a good card.

Also another query, this card will be 'almost' touching my 2nd GPU, any issue with that..?

Edit:

Deltapage is showing something else for Xonar DX @4550. Link.

Though this seems interesting. Cannot find it.

 

[FaH33m]

If I invest in a good DAC or a Essence STX. I might sell of my Xonar DX . Its not keeping me very happy these days .

 

[Gannu]

Edit:

Deltapage is showing something else for Xonar DX @4550. Link.

Yeah what's wrong in there? The package ships with a half-height bracket to be used with SFF enclosures. One can swap it for a normal one. Deltapage's listing is right.

 

[asingh]

Yes, I was confused between the DS an DX series. I am lookin for the PCI DS series. But it is not available anywhere. Something like this. I need the PCI slot,since this is the only free slot available. Also could not find this anywhere...any ideas..!

 

[dark.lord.rules]

If I invest in a good DAC or a Essence STX. I might sell of my Xonar DX . Its not keeping me very happy these days .

Note :- contact me first before anyone for it

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Btw i got an intex 5.1 system ... my realtek onboard codec just supports it in stereo mode n not in the 5.1 channel mode. ... so was looking forward to an external sound card ... will it do any help ?

 

[Gannu]

^LOL I doubt. You are better off with the onboard sound IMO considering the Intex speakers you have ATM.

DAC/Sound card + decent speakers = Awesome

Onboard sound + decent speakers = Okayish

DAC/Sound card + crappy speakers = No comments!

Onboard sound + crappy speakers = Crap

That's how the math works out.