rec.autos.simulators

this is my Comp:

P2 400
128 Mb
Voodoo3 3000
SB16
Speakers with Subwoofer

as you can see, I ve a SB16 card, and Im looking for a new one, Im between
SB Live and SB Live Value. Any differences ?

I mostly play Nascar3, GPL and Age Of Empires :)

Wich card should I buy ?

Can I use any kind of speakers for 3D effects or should I buy Creatives ? I
ve some speakers eating dust and want to use them ...

thanks

McKafre

If you only want the soundcard for ***, go for the SBLive Value. AFAIK,
the SBLive has some gadges like digital I/O and stuff, which might only be
necessary, if you'd want to record/compose music on your Comp. The things
you need for *** are all included in the Value and it's much cheaper.

I'd try the old ones first, maybe they've eaten not too much dust :-). BTW,
GPL doesn't support 3D sound, so don't be disappointed.

Peter
Vienna, Austria

The fun part about the digital speaker sets is that the Live Value has been
discontinued. It has been replaced by the SBLive XGamer and the SBLive MP3.
Both are the same cards and almost the same as the SBLive Value. The only
real difference is that they support the digital out connection for the
digital speaker sets.

So, the conclusion:
If you want to play games, go for the SBLive XGamer or MP3 (if they're not
yet available where you live, wait some weeks and they'll be).

About the speakers: you don't need Creative's speakers for 3D sound.
However, for true 3D sound, you WILL need four speakers. Two speaker systems
in enough. It's best if all four speakers are the same.
If you want truly amazing sound, go for Creative's FPS2000. The set consists
of 4 small speakers and a very impressive subwoofer. The sound is VERY good.

Happy racing!

One last warning: the SBLive series of cards are really meant to be used in
Windows. They're not really DOS-compatible. Your SB16 is, however, so be
sure to keep it in your PC! I have an AWE32 and a Live Value, using the
AWE32 for Nascar 2 and Cart in DOS and the Live for GPL (and soon Nascar3).
Works perfect!
--
Joeri J. Cox

Thrustmaster T2 Upgrade Page - http://huizen.dds.nl/~jjcox
(Please remove NOSPAM from my e-mail address to reply)

1.  The Live! XGamer
2.  The Live! MP3
3.  The Live! 1024 Platinum.

They are the SAME exact card and all come with LiveWare 3.

The differences are:

1.  XGamer - Comes with a (very good) Game Bundle.
2.  MP3      - Comes with MP3 software that can be downloaded anyway
3.  1024      - Comes with the LiveDrive panel standard.

The XGamer and MP3 retail for $99.  The 1024 Platinum is around $200.

I do not know what software comes with the Platinum.

Personally, I think the XGamer is the best value.  The included games
(Thief - The Dark Project, Descent 3 and one other I forget are worth more
than the price of the card itself).

-Larry

The new cards require a 4-pole 1/8" mini-jack to DIN-7 adapter which is a
proprietary part (nothing else on the planet uses it that I know of) and at
last contact Creative _still_ did not have them.

-Larry