Think I'm going to have to replace my onboard sound as I think its the catalyst in most of my new systems problems. Can anyone recommend a good mid priced card?? I'll keep looking obviously but recommendations from here are usually pretty solid.
TIA

Don't get a Sound Blaster Live.

Seriously. Don't.

Hope this helps .

Cheers,

Mr B

Haha. Considering youur system specs say SB Live

Anyways, get a SB Live.

Audigy2 OEM is your best bet if you're a gamer. I'm using X-Fi but it costs more and I see some people have issues with it causing crackling sound. Creative is aware of this issue too so it is a real issue to consider if getting an X-Fi. Luckily, this issue doesn't show up on my PC.

X-Fi ExtremeMusic. That's probably a little steep for this budget, though, so I'd go with Audigy2.

X-FI Plat. here.
Love it except for the fact I cant use it with Vista Beta 2...

Decca

ps. I love the latest Vista !

The cruel irony haunts me to this day .

The X-Fi ExtremeMusic is certainly above mid-level, but well worth it. Far better than any of its Creative Soundblaster predecessors, including the Audigy 2. Rock solid and great sound. If you get the X-Fi you won't need another one for a long time, so think big picture.