*Review: OCC (
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/sbxfi/)*
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Remember, if you will, a time when Sierra and Lucas Arts first started pumping out games with sound that used external speakers. Many of you were just as awestruck as I was to hear sound not muffled by the inside of your computer. Today, sound cards have come a long way from their humble beginnings. They have become a must-have item for any gaming rig. Sound Blaster has been a force to be reckoned with since it pumped out its first sound cards back in the 80's. With a world of 'integrated everything' is it still worthwhile? Some still scoff at the thought of dropping anywhere from $150-300 on a moderate sound card and there are some that still feel integrated audio is good enough. Let's see how this audio powerhouse stacks up against integrated audio and open it up to see if it really is worth it or not.
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