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**DesoShade** · 09-21-2008

Actually, you know what I figured? I probably COULD install both cards and configure Vista to run Realtek and XP to use the SB Live 24-bit, BUT, when I switched operating systems I would have to unplug the connections in the back. Say I'm using XP and Soundblaster, if I switch to Vista and Realtek, I would have to reach behind my computer, disconnect speakers from the SB and plug them into the Realteck. That would be a paaaain. Hmmmm. So basically, I have to choose one. Realteck or SB.

I'll probalby stick with SB. Probably better than the onboard anyway. Sure I'm missing out on the 7.1 surround, but my speakers are only 5.1 anyway. lol Graphic EQ, I can just use the jukebox EQ. HDMI output... I'll probably never use that anyway.

09-21-2008	#5 (permalink)
DesoShade Vista Prem 64 and XP Pro dual boot 29 posts	Re: Realtek ALC888S vs SB Live 24-bit/Audigy Actually, you know what I figured? I probably COULD install both cards and configure Vista to run Realtek and XP to use the SB Live 24-bit, BUT, when I switched operating systems I would have to unplug the connections in the back. Say I'm using XP and Soundblaster, if I switch to Vista and Realtek, I would have to reach behind my computer, disconnect speakers from the SB and plug them into the Realteck. That would be a paaaain. Hmmmm. So basically, I have to choose one. Realteck or SB. I'll probalby stick with SB. Probably better than the onboard anyway. Sure I'm missing out on the 7.1 surround, but my speakers are only 5.1 anyway. lol Graphic EQ, I can just use the jukebox EQ. HDMI output... I'll probably never use that anyway.
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