My new PC, suggestions/ changes welcome?...

[SMHarman]

Originally Posted by Caspar

Thanks




I've been thinking of upgrading this to the SoundBlaster Audigy2 ZS 7.1 Sound Card Retail . Is it worth it? for £25 more?

Also what does the Soundblaster Audigy2 NX USB2 7.1 External Retail do?


and if I buy those two should I just buy SoundBlaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro 7.1 surround sound, Dolby Digital ® EX Retail?

You'll need 8 speakers to get the best out of that too, you would need to find homes for them to ensure optimal sound placement. Do you watch DVDs on your PC. Not much else will support 7.1 for a while. I'd imagine most games are 5.1 at the mo and will stay that way for a while.

I know your trying to build the perfect beast, just like Don Henly did in January 1984 with his Wayfarers on. You might find the £25 is better spend elsewhere at the mo, like on SATA HDDs (or some Wayfarers to hang out with the Boys and Girls of Summer).

[Caspar]

SATA HDDs already covered m8

I've been updating post #1 as I go

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by Caspar

SATA HDDs already covered m8

I've been updating post #1 as I go

I just noticed that! I'm getting confused slagging off the original PSU you were going to buy and people telling me it's an Antec, then me assuming Topower is an Antec and .. and ... and ...

[SMHarman]

Originally Posted by Caspar

SATA HDDs already covered m8

I've been updating post #1 as I go

using those mod powers to confuse us mortals who cannot do such things to a thread.

[Richard M]

Originally Posted by Caspar

Thanks




I've been thinking of upgrading this to the SoundBlaster Audigy2 ZS 7.1 Sound Card Retail . Is it worth it? for £25 more?

Also what does the Soundblaster Audigy2 NX USB2 7.1 External Retail do?


and if I buy those two should I just buy SoundBlaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro 7.1 surround sound, Dolby Digital ® EX Retail?

The ZS 7.1 is a stunning card and is highly recommended, it does all this:
EAX 4
Dolby Digital EX
DTS (version 2? EX? can't remember)
DVD-Audio (24 bit)

It comes with ports for everything too, like Firewire etc...also, a full version of FL Studio, Cubasis and some games!
Some people think that the onboard AC97 sound will do but once you've heard the sound quality through a decent card like this, you'll never go back.

I'm currently waiting for my delivery of the Gigaworks 7.1 speakers from OCUK which match the card perfectly and connect with a single digital cable:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal..._speakers.html (at the bottom)
Ultra realism for games and movies!!!

EDIT: Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that you can remotely control your PC in the style of a XP Media Centre PC too.

[Caspar]

Originally Posted by SMHarman

using those mod powers to confuse us mortals who cannot do such things to a thread.

Sorry ...tho just wanted one list not amendments throughout

p.s. I've put a note so people don't get confused