Cheap good soundcard for FS2004 and XP

[Guest 737pilot]

Hello,I am looking for a cheap but good soundcard for FS2004, and which is supported by Windows XP.Thanks in advance for any ideas.Nico

[Guest shanwick]

NicoHave a look at Creative Labs Sound Cards.Here, in the UK, they do one called Sound Blaster 5.1 which does not cost very much and works under XP. I know because I used to have one before I upgraded to an Audigy 2 :-)David

[Guest 737pilot]

Thanks for drawing my attention to this card. I might go for a Soundblaster 5.1 Live.Cheers,Nico

[Guest B_Browning]

You might also try the Turtle Beach Santa Cruz. It's under $50 and a nice alternative to the SB cards.Best,Bill

[Guest hermes]

I use my onboard one (included on motherboard) because I had problems with my SB live since fs2002; works well in fs2004 also

[Guest JeanLuc_]

Thank you for the benchmark on AI aircrafts!

[Guest otwer22]

I use a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and it runs a lot better than my older sound blaster live. I had a lot of problems with crackly sound with the live. (well documented problem with the live cards) If your in the US the audigy 2 can be had at Newegg for pretty cheap. They have an oem version for 72 bucks shipped or an audigy 1 for 55 shipped if thats to much. Scott...

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>>Hello,>>I am looking for a cheap but good soundcard for FS2004, and>which is supported by Windows XP.>>Thanks in advance for any ideas.>>>Nico> Nico...it's the old adage: " You get what you pay for " I had an SB 5.1 and while inexpensive I encountered a lot of problems using it with FS9 and have since switched to an Audigy 2which is around $ 130 US.Good luck in your search.Craig