Creative Labs Audigy - Difference in Models?

[gas-man]

Hey all.

Just wondering, besides the names and boxes, are there any differences in the actual card in the different Audigy models?

Is an Audigy MP3 any different from an Audigy Gamer besides the name and software? What about the base model Audigy?

Thank you

[Penguin4x4]

Different Names, Different Software bundles, thats it. :)

[gas-man]

Hey I just found an OEM model, and the connectors on the back are colored, not gold like the retails...

Does this cause any performance decrease?

[gas-man]

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[FIZZ3]

Originally posted by gas-man
Hey I just found an OEM model, and the connectors on the back are colored, not gold like the retails...

Does this cause any performance decrease?

Theoretically, gold connections are capable of retaining better sound quality (provided all connections are gold, those on the cable too etc)... in practice it doesn't make a noticable difference on a PC sound card's output imho.

[jkilla74]

how about that cool face plate in the front!

[FIZZ3]

Originally posted by jkilla74
how about that cool face plate in the front!

That would be the break-out box, which comes with the Platinum versions. OEM or retail is irrelevant here.

[dansonang]

I don't see any difference between those card u name but I believe there is surely a difference between the platinum version and those cards

[PhobMX]

yeah, there are only raw audigy and platinum series, all with different software bundles

[Xaeron]

I personally don't like any of the software bundles... I don't use any of it.... I just like the card...

[PhobMX]

yeah they are anoying, just search pricewatch for oem audigys and you are all set :D

[ElroyCarbon]

The only differenc I've seen is the software bundle supplied with the different versions. As far as the livedrive goes I think it is cool to have if you use the midi and all. the headphone jack is cool for you late night gamers too. It's hard to qualify the cost though.