X-Fi Extreme Music good for gaming???

M Diddy · Apr 16, 2006

Just wondering since this is the cheapest X-Fi option. Is it adequate for gaming or should I step up to something higher???

wa77ss · Apr 16, 2006

Does well for me. It has "Gaming Mode" + "Entertainment Mode" and also some others. Gaming mode really makes a difference for me

TheCheat · Apr 16, 2006

Same here... i noticed a huge difference going from my audigy 2 zs to the xtremefi.

Seven7Thirty30 · Apr 16, 2006

It is more than adequate for gaming. There isn't any difference in the technology between all the X-Fi cards, just boxed extras and a few additional capabilities that you won't use nor miss.

Seven7Thirty30 · Apr 16, 2006

TheCheat said:
Same here... i noticed a huge difference going from my audigy 2 zs to the xtremefi.

Imagine the difference I experienced upgrading from the original Audigy Gamer.

RangerXLT8 · Apr 16, 2006

Wow X-fi Extreme Music has to be one of the best sound cards for gaming, hands down. Offers 2-300% performance over Audigy 2 ZS.

Mr. Roboto · Apr 16, 2006

another happy x-fi user here. Dont drop any fps with sound on "ultra high" in bf2.

M Diddy · Apr 17, 2006

Anyone know the cheapest place to pic one up???

Glennswe · Apr 17, 2006

Upgraded from Audigy 2 to Extrememusic, must say this is probably the biggest upgrade i've done. Go and buy it, worth every penny

twEEkerAreUs · Apr 17, 2006

RangerXLT8 said:
Offers 2-300% performance over Audigy 2 ZS.

Creative Marketing Employee?

johan851 · Apr 17, 2006

Sure, it's great for games. It's an X-Fi. The real question is whether or not it's any good for music.

R B Customs · Apr 17, 2006

its awsome all around.
ive had my fair share of sound cards and tbh its one of my favourite components in my PC.
as for music, it ahs a built in 24bit crystaliser. and that just makes any music souund awsome IMO.
you will hear things uin songs you maybe didnt hear before.
will you be using a headset, or speakers?

Sucka · Apr 17, 2006

I gotta say, the X-Fi is worth every penny. My buddy bugged me about how great it was and i was skeptical that it would offer any real advantage over my old Audigy 2 ZS. Sure enough, it did! Awsome for music, and great for games. I gotta give it :thup:

einstein2 · Apr 19, 2006

It is good, if you got one that actually works. Mine was damn broken

M Diddy · Apr 19, 2006

Mine is actually great!!! Loving it so far! Went home for lunch, installed it, and played a round of HL2 Deathmatch and it sounded GREAT! Better the my Audigy 2 ZS!

ScottinIndy · Apr 19, 2006

It really is a nice card, Outstanding for gaming IMO. However I have been very impressed with the quality of music playback as well. I am not one to spend alot on soundcards ( was using AV-710 ) And I must say it has been worth every penny. I imagine when I am able to upgrade from the logitech X-530's the sound will really shine through. Although it isn't bad even with these cheap speakers.

M Diddy · Apr 19, 2006

Do you need to have the 3 startup items running or is it ok to disable them???

ScottinIndy · Apr 19, 2006

I disabled them.

seer33 · Apr 22, 2006

TheCheat said:
Same here... i noticed a huge difference going from my audigy 2 zs to the xtremefi.

Agreed, i went from a 2 zs to a x-fi platinum and it was like wow.

OnDborder · Apr 22, 2006

Wow, I didn't know there was that much of an improvement over the 2zs..

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