Onboard AC'97 Audio V's Soundblaster 128 PCI Card

[ElijahBaley]

Hello

I am using the Soltek SL-75DRV5 KT333 mainboard which comes with a sound chip built in apparently Providing AC'97 Audio.

My question is: would I get better sound performance from my Creative soundblaster 128 PCI card?

Thanks for your help.

Details of my board are as follows:

Athlon 1800XP, 256MB DDR RAM

Soltek SL-75DRV5 KT333


Chipset
VIA KT333 (VT8367 + VT8233A)

VT8367:
- 552 BGA
- Features 266/200MHz Front Side Bus settings
- 333/266/200MHz Memory Bus
- V-Link Hub Architecture, 266MHz link between the North and South Bridge
- Supports AGP 4X/2X
- PC2700/2100/PC1600 compliant

VT8233A:

- 376 BGA
- Supports Ultra ATA-133/100/66 transfer protocol
- Provides AC'97 Audio
- Support for four USB Ports (max.)




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[wolluf]

Probably yes - but why don't you just try it and see what you think?

 

[TimSmith]

I found my AC97 as good as the SB card.

 

[paparazi]

No! but it will free up system resources and make you PC run quicker.
Especially when gaming, this tends to be the time you PC is working hardest and the additional drain of supporting on board audio can slow those frame rates down, a seperate audio card will help in this area. Martin Please let members know if there advice has helped any.

 

[ElijahBaley]

Thanks for your advice guys, ill keep the SB for a separate system - I was only looking for a dramatic improvement, if avaliable.

Cheers
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