Each has advantages. If your comparing 2 speakers to 2 speakers, the MX300
probably comes out a little ahead. Add the extra 2 speakers to the Live, and
it is probably every bit as good in sound. For the hit on the processor, I
have heard that the SB Live uses less of the pc processor, thereby allowing
for better frame rates.
Either card is good - I have the SBLive Value with 4 speakers and a
subwoofer, and am very happy.
--
Don Burnette
Palmetto Racing
Dburn on Ten
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> Either one should be good, I run the sb live, works well.
> JM
> > I am wanting to purchase a PCI sound card for my machine.
> > Deos anyone know which is best for GPL, the Creative Labs
> > Soundbaster Live Value or the Diamond MX300, with regard
> > to both sound quality and frame rate/processor overhead with
> > all 16 sound enabled. Damian.
