Sound Blaster X-Gamer 5.1 or Platinum 5.1?

billyboysport · Post by **billyboysport** » Mon Mar 05, 2001 11:08 pm

Do they use the same engine and hardware? Do they offer the same performance?

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Mon Mar 05, 2001 11:36 pm

Same exact performance, just different SW options and the Platinum comes with the drive for the front of your PC, but other than that, they're the same exact thing.

Gaming-Module · Post by **Gaming-Module** » Tue Mar 06, 2001 8:00 pm

get the value and save yourself some money for other upgrades

iceman3233 · Post by **iceman3233** » Tue Mar 06, 2001 8:27 pm

I heard that philips makes a sound card that is better than even the great sb live! It supports eax and a3d(i think?).

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Tue Mar 06, 2001 8:32 pm

Originally posted by iceman3233:
I heard that philips makes a sound card that is better than even the great sb live! It supports eax and a3d(i think?).

Yes, the New Philips Acoustic Edge 5.1 Card has gotten rave reviews and even beats SB Live on some benchmarks. If I were to get a new soundcard, it would definitely be that one.

[ 03-06-2001: Message edited by: Prey521 ]

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Tue Mar 06, 2001 8:38 pm

Here are some reviews on the Philips Acoustic Edge:

http://3dsound.com/reviews/AcousticEdge/AcousticEdge.html

www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/reviews/audio/philips_acoustic_edge

http://soundcardcentral.com/reviews/soundcards/PhilipsAE/page1.htm