SB Platnium 5.1 vs. Game Theatre XP

[Guest]

I'm about to buy one of these cards, 2 questions:
1- Which is better under Win 2K?
2- Which is better under Linux?

I know someone who works for an electronics store so I can get either card for $130. Right now I am leaning towards the SB Plat 5.1 due to the software bundle.

-Thanks


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[jg38141]

Software can be found anywhere- if you want a good card than get a good card- so that being said the game theater XP is awsome under 2000. Never tried it under Linux though.

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[Guest]

i second that suggestion =)

 

[Secretninja]

Get the xp. duno bout linux but the plat is crap. look at all the problems people are having. i git my xp 2 weeks ago setup fine and ive had no problems at all. just had a look for drivers for it though. cant find any yet. but as its such an awesome card it wont take long form some to apper.and look at it. all your mate are gona be well impresed when they see the snazzy box on your desk. i know mine were.