Looking for a sound card for my computer. whats good now?

[crimson1566]

Old one had a platinum audigy 2zs. How are thex-fi's?
Creative 70SB046A00000 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional Series $105.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102005

Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio 70SB104000000 7.1 Channels PCI Express Interface Sound Card $44.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102017

Between these 2 cards is the more expensive one really worth getting at twice the price?

[crimson1566]

apprently creative has sucked w/drivers, this is what i'm reading. Should i not get a x-fi card?

[CrazyIrish]

The cheaper card you mentioned isn't really an x-fi card, although creative will have you believe otherwise. If you primarily game then I would consider ponying up for the more expensive card.