Guest Mikeman Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Should I seriously consider replacing my Soundblaster 16 (ISA) card with a 3D capable setup for this game? Will I be missing out on alot if I don't? I've upgraded virtually everything but my sound card this past year. Has the time now come for that upgrade too? I love new hardware, but just haven't felt the need for a more up to date sound setup. Mikeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Mikeman I'd definately recommend it. Not only will things sound much much better but the game will undoubtably run much better with the hardware acceleration of the sound. I recently upgraded from a SB 16 to a Monster Sound 300 and was quite impressed. I picked the Monster card because it had game port acceleration, since I play a lot of flight sims. But I have a friend who got the SB Live and is equally satisfied. Hope this helps. There might be other newer top o the line cards out there now but I haven't kept abreast of the situation for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mikeman Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Thanks Rod, Diamond Monster MX300 it is then. I've heard good things about that card around the net, but I didn't realize I could boost game performance as well as sound quality with it. I like flight sims too, so all the more reason to take the plunge. I might as well throw in a nice 3 piece speaker setup since the wife will already be mad as a hornet. Thanks again. I'm off to do a little web shopping. Now where's that credit card I haven't maxed out yet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oberly Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 I'd just like to throw my support behind the MX300 as well.Great card,and the most solid gameport I've used.It was like a breath of fresh air after my crappy SB Pro clone. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 Rod is correct. More and more games out there are utilizing sound as a major part of the game. While you can play CM with sound off even, you will be missing something If we have any deaf players out there, I would recommend making sure nobody else will get ticked off and turn the volume WAY up! Most of the sounds are really low on the scale and you can really feel them (not being deaf myself I can only guess). So heard or felt, the sounds are a real asset to the game. In fact... Yesterday I had 4 Tigers and 3 Jagdtigers blazing away at a bunch of Allied tanks. The sound was so cool that I called up Charles and played it for him over the phone. I kid you not Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 16, 1999 Share Posted September 16, 1999 BTS-Most of the sounds are really low on the scale an you can really feel them. Oh Oh looks like I'm going to have to spend some money on a subwoofer. So far I've just been piping the sound threw a receiver to a couple of bookshelf speakers. Any recomendations on a computer speaker system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oberly Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 Rod- I cannot recommend Boston Acoustics speakers for the PC enough.I have their mid-level system,and it is absolutely outstanding,for music or games,and for only $100.You can get more info at www.bostonacoustics.com Even their lowest priced speakers are great. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guachi Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 I've got an SBLive souncard and I like it. But I highly recommend getting a good set of speakers. I use my computer speakers and CD-ROM drive as my stereo. Less clutter in an already cluttered room. My speakers are S2 Midiland 4100 and these things ROCK. The subwoofer is bigger than my tower case. I can't wait to hear a Tiger on these babies The website is http://www.midiland.com and they have links to reviews of their products. BTW, Steve, I've been wondering for a while if you couldn't post some sounds on the battlefront.com website. We've seen a lot of great screen shots but not many sounds. Maybe a few wav sounds of tanks and MGs and screaming men. I think it'd be cool. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted September 17, 1999 Share Posted September 17, 1999 I think Fionn and Patrick are going to do something like this fairly soon. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolColJ Posted September 18, 1999 Share Posted September 18, 1999 I've just got a cheap $50 Creative Vibra pci soundcard for games Running through my Mackie 24 channel mixer and out through my KRK K-Rok Studio Reference Monitors! Bit of an overkill for games, but I like my sound to be accurate Yeah I have a Creamware Pulsar soundcard - cost me $2500 and is loaded with DSPs, but is totally useless for games LOl but its awesome for music writing and recording, being 24 bit/96khtz capable - DVD cd quality for those that know CCJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithai Posted September 18, 1999 Share Posted September 18, 1999 I love being on a mac. CM is going to rock and I don't have to upgrade my sound card. And for speakers if you want a true combat feel get the jbl media system 2000. The may be pricy but well worth it. I happened to get mine for 30 bucks through some discounts and rebates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted September 18, 1999 Share Posted September 18, 1999 Yeah, but it is a problem if a storm (for example Floyd) takes out some of your sound hardware Right now I have no sound in my Power Computing (Mac clone) system. Finding a sound card is going to be tough since there is little to no market for it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lokesa Posted September 18, 1999 Share Posted September 18, 1999 My subwoofer sits on the floor under my computer desk and with us having hardwood floors war games can make the whole house feel it. My roomates will be short on sleep for sure once CM comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolColJ Posted September 19, 1999 Share Posted September 19, 1999 Steve there are plenty of sound cards for mac - for pro aduio stuff anyway - there are some cards such as Midiman (m-Aduio) stuff that are dual platform, not game spcefic, but on the mac it shouldn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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