Real good sound for price
Written: Mar 07 '01
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Pros: Real good sound for price.
optical out / in.
Cons: small software package
not much software support
questionable A3D support
extra for enhanced sound software
The Bottom Line: This is a good 4 speaker gamer's card for those who want to spend $50+ for a 5.1digital card
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| languna's Full Review: AOpen AW 744 Pro |
This is a real good card for the price. Once I figured out how to get it installed it really does sound good. There is not much of a software package and if you want to get info on it on the net, good luck.
I originally got it to replace my SB 64awe isa to get 4-speaker, 3d sound for Quake 3 ( A3D ) but it turns out the latest 1.27 rev got rid of A3D and I haven't figured out how to get it back. It sound great in Descent 3 in all but A3D (not supported).
There is another Program that adds better sound effects in Sensauras " Virtual Ear" but its an extra $25 bucks. I got it but I didn't install it correctly and can't use it yet. It's supposed to support A3D 2.0 and enhance all 3d effects.
The Aw744 not quite up to a SB live But the Aw744 does't take up the resources that the Live does (2 interupts). Again this is a real good sound card for the price and what you get. Don't expect anything more.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 25
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