on the site it says the b550 has only 7.1 wheras the 450 has 8 channel does this actually matter, i want to use dolby atmos for watching stuff on my pc so would 8 channel be better for that or
7.1 is 8 channel.on the site it says the b550 has only 7.1 wheras the 450 has 8 channel does this actually matter, i want to use dolby atmos for watching stuff on my pc so would 8 channel be better for that or
ok so why does the b450 one say 8 channel then like its different?7.1 is 8 channel.
Because 7+1=8, Whichever way you turn, your a$$ is behind you.ok so why does the b450 one say 8 channel then like its different?
ok so why does the b450 one say 8 channel then like its different?
I think purists might also say the audio out of either of these boards sucks bad enough it doesn't matter.There's no difference, but purists might argue that 7.1 refers to the number of speakers, whereas 8-channel refers to the capabilities of the sound card.
eh, what would you recommend then ?I think purists might also say the audio out of either of these boards sucks bad enough it doesn't matter.
I was being sarcastic. I'm not a purist. I just want nice sound and I probably could not tell the difference from either of your choices as either would be nice enough for me. I'm content with a DAC connected via TOS-link. That provides a nice high-impedance output for my headphones along with a volume control knob and bass/treble knobs. I'm old fashioned and prefer knobs to twist for things like that.eh, what would you recommend then ?