Sound Cards

[Enlightened End]

Yes, hardware has evolved past the need for a dedicated sound cards so CPU performance won't suffer.
But I am looking for higher frequency range than what the on-board sound chip can provide. An external so that
I can interchangeably use them on my laptop and PC.
So anyone bought a sound card recently? And which companies are dedicated to Sound Cards?

[Cranky]

Asus Xonar range .

They got one to cater the amount of money you want to throw at it.

Starting at R500 odd to R1400

[Glordit]

Yes, hardware has evolved past the need for a dedicated sound cards so CPU performance won't suffer.
But I am looking for higher frequency range than what the on-board sound chip can provide. An external so that
I can interchangeably use them on my laptop and PC.
So anyone bought a sound card recently? And which companies are dedicated to Sound Cards?

Asus, Creative, Club3D all make quality sound cards.

Laptop to PC, you would have to get a USB soundcard, Asus xonar U3 would be the best option IMO.

[phoenix]

Are the Xonar DSX and DGX available in South Africa yet? My current motherboard has no PCI slots. [bad planning]

[Glordit]

Are the Xonar DSX and DGX available in South Africa yet? My current motherboard has no PCI slots. [bad planning]

http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php..._description=1

There a quite a few PCI-E sound cards listed there:
ASUS Xonar DX
ASUS Xonar HDAV1.3
ASUS Xonar Essence STX

Also a vantec one: http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php...oducts_id=2843