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Old January 5, 2009, 03:40 PM
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That's up to you. I've had enough issues with Creative that I won't recommend them.

If you're looking for EAX compatibility, the AuzenTech's are good cards, and don't seem to have the driver issues that Creative does. The Prelude can be found on sale for about $175. The Xplosion is another good card, runs about $120.
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Old January 5, 2009, 03:54 PM
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what issues?
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Old January 5, 2009, 03:59 PM
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Driver issues with Vista. And Creative disabling features in my card that worked under XP, trying to force people to buy new cards.

I'm sure there's lots of people that would say they're happy with Creative and their products, but I'm not one of them anymore.
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Old January 5, 2009, 04:03 PM
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aah i don't use vista, for those with vista creative are well asses. I Think i may pick up a creative card. thank you.
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aah i don't use vista, for those with vista creative are well asses. I Think i may pick up a creative card. thank you.
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Old January 5, 2009, 04:33 PM
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creative's that bad? i know their bad with vista..
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creative's that bad? i know their bad with vista..
Creative has been utter garbage for like the last 10 years.
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really? they seem fine to me except for no vista or linux support.
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