Sound Card lag?

[Brett]

Do sound cards cause lag? Because i heard they did but i dont really see how they can. My sound card just came with the computer i wasnt going to upgrade it for hl2 unless it really matters. Also I have to buy a new graphics card for it but i dont have much money im not planning on buying one until probably a week after the release. Ill probably have about 200 so if yall have any ideas please tell me. I just want to be able to play it in hopefully medium setting. Thanks.

 

[ShinRa]

Sound cards don't neccisarily cause lag, unless you have your sound options cranked to the max and your sound card simply can't perform such tasks. Keep it on a medium level, you'll be fine. But if you want to feel like your really there, and hear every little detail, get a Santa Cruz or an Audigy 2.

 

[Patten]

Yeah, an Audigy 2 card works really well. I have one right now and it is a really nice sounding card and I havnt had any problems with it so far. They are a little expensive but I think it is worth it if you really want good sound.

 

[simmo]

I have on board sound, I rock! , so whats different to on board sound ?, much clearer ?, better quality ?

 

[ShinRa]

You answered your own question simmo.

 

[simmo]

Yup, because I just rock, why arnt animated gifs workin for me ?, the laugh smiley is laughing

 

[jhero]

Huh?

 

[Xtasy0]

if you use EAX and such your cpu usage will go up, which could/probably will reduce performance in your game, but you trade off some FPS for some immersion, especially if you have 4.1, 5.1, 6.1+ speakers.