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[Solved] What is decent low profile inexpensive sound card for PCI?

Forum CPU & Components : Sound Cards [Solved] What is decent low profile inexpensive sound card for PCI?

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I need recommendations on a half height low profile PCI sound card under $50 (cheaper is better LOL) preferably 24 bit.
I use a Creative 4.1 surround sound so I would prefer Creative EAX compatible.
Thank you in advance for the help.

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Best bet is probably the ASUS Xonar DS:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6829132013

IF you REALLY need cheap, you can go the Xonar DG route:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6829132020

I believe the Xonar D1 was also low-profile, but I think most sites are long out of stock, as the DX (PCI-E) has superceeded it...

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Thank you both for the replies.
gamerk316 - those are good selections but more geared for a gamer
while I am more of a mult media guy
Emerald - very nice choice- that is what I am looking for

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