I've got pricey pair of studio monitors and running onboard sound has been causing the static/hum problem with my Asus M2N-Sli Deluxe. I posted regarding this problem in the mobo forum, I got a few good suggestions but to no avail.
I suppose I will need a card but I am struggling a little. I'd like to stay under $200, I'd like a remote to control volume/media, I run a stereo setup, but I would like the ability to run surround sound(into a receiver) so I don't need to carry my speakers upstairs with me to watch movies on the big screen, but this and the remote are not a must if they drive the cost way up.
Edit: my speakers have XLR, rca and TRS inputs.
I do a little audio recording via a firewire audio interface, I play a few games, watch the odd bluray and use my computer for music playback so I would like relatively good audio out quality.
I've heard that it is wise to avoid Creative, I don't know why. And honestly, I don't know anything about audio formats/HD audio etc. I am prepared to wait if something better is coming out before September as long as the static sound isn't hurting my speakers. Do you have any advice?
I suppose I will need a card but I am struggling a little. I'd like to stay under $200, I'd like a remote to control volume/media, I run a stereo setup, but I would like the ability to run surround sound(into a receiver) so I don't need to carry my speakers upstairs with me to watch movies on the big screen, but this and the remote are not a must if they drive the cost way up.
Edit: my speakers have XLR, rca and TRS inputs.
I do a little audio recording via a firewire audio interface, I play a few games, watch the odd bluray and use my computer for music playback so I would like relatively good audio out quality.
I've heard that it is wise to avoid Creative, I don't know why. And honestly, I don't know anything about audio formats/HD audio etc. I am prepared to wait if something better is coming out before September as long as the static sound isn't hurting my speakers. Do you have any advice?
