ASUS Xonar D2X Internal 7.1 channels PCI-E

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  • Brand : ASUS
  • Product name : Xonar D2X
  • Product code : XONAR D2X
  • Category : Audio Cards
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  • Long product name ASUS Xonar D2X Internal 7.1 channels PCI-E :

    Xonar D2X Sound Card

  • ASUS Xonar D2X Internal 7.1 channels PCI-E :

    Asus Xonar D2X is the world's first PCI-E interface high end audio card featuring SNR up to 118dB. Xonar D2 provides intuitive DS3D GX to solve Vista gaming audio issues, and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) for best voice communication quality, the Xonar D2X will undoubtedly provide the best gaming experience ever.

    ASUS Xonar D2X -Solution to Windows Vista Gaming Audio Problems
    With the introduction of Windows Vista, the whole audio architecture landscaped has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers - with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct3D and EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment. To circumvent this problem, the ASUS Xonar family of audio cards utilizes an ASUS exclusive technology - the new DS3D GX extension in the Xonar D2X driver; to provide full support for surround sound and hardware accelerated features by translating DirectX to the DS3D GX. While other solutions like OpenAL requires special installation and game support, DS3D GX doesn't. Gamers can enjoy DirectX gaming with hardware enhanced surround sound and EAX effects automatically and immediately after installation.

    Cleanest Voice in Online or LAN Game Chatting
    The Xonar D2X also includes the innovative "Acoustics Echo Cancellation" (AEC) technology to facilitate the best online voice communication quality. AEC can eliminate up-to-40dB speaker echo return and suppress noises that would otherwise enter the users microphone – making the Xonar D2X the best audio card choice for online chatting in VOIP applications (Skype, MSN, Google, QQ, etc.) or online gaming.

    Unparalleled Sound Clarity
    The ASUS Xonar D2X also features a signal- to-noise ratio (SNR) of 118 dB for both audio in and out - reaching the maximum limit of audio quality on most PC platforms. Unlike generic audio cards in the market that provide the highest SNR to only the front stereo outputs, the Xonar D2X is able to deliver 118 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels.

    Dolby and DTS for Complete Digital Home Experience
    Besides delivering impressive audio quality, the Xonar D2X is also packed with multiple sound technologies from Dolby and DTS to deliver outstanding entertainment experiences.

  • Short summary description ASUS Xonar D2X Internal 7.1 channels PCI-E :

    ASUS Xonar D2X, 7.1 channels, Internal, 24 bit, 118 dB, PCI-E

  • Long summary description ASUS Xonar D2X Internal 7.1 channels PCI-E :

    ASUS Xonar D2X. Audio output channels: 7.1 channels, Audio quality: 24 bit, Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 118 dB. Host interface: PCI-E. Audio system maximum sampling rate: 192 kHz

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Specs
Audio
Internal
Audio quality 24 bit
Audio output channels 7.1 channels
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 118 dB
Ports & interfaces
Host interface PCI-E
MIDI/Joystick port

Ports & interfaces
Line-in
Line-out
S/PDIF in port
S/PDIF out port
CD/AUX audio in
Plug and Play
Other features
Audio system maximum sampling rate 192 kHz
Reviews
Updated:
2011-09-25 16:49:53
Average rating:81
Uk has collected 17 expert reviews for ASUS Xonar D2X Internal 7.1 channels PCI-E and the average expert rating is 81 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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thinkcomputers.org
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2011-09-25 16:49:07
Average rating:90
ASUS Decided to start making sound cards since the soundcard market was being dominated by creative and their X-FI line. With the new ASUS line of PCI-E soundcards, it makes it a good market for ASUS to start to dominate in, since there is little c...
  • All the Cable's you need are in the box and plus some, Great Software Combo, Improved FPS in games, Great Sound Quality watching movies and listening to music, Ton's of settings and Configs to adjust it to how you want use the card...
  • No front panel Audio hookups, Doesn't have Windows 7 drivers out of box...
  • While testing the ASUS Xonar D2X I was shocked to see the improvement over many different aspects of the sound quality from music to games. With the average FPS boost of 10-12 FPS in action packed games, which surprised me the most. With this FPS impro...
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pureoverclock.com
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2011-09-25 16:49:11
Average rating:0
When looking to move to our next system, the majority of us are only concerned with the basic core components of our build. We usually start by figuring out whether to build an Intel or AMD system, and then start deciding things like what processor, m...
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guru3d.com
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2011-09-25 16:49:15
Average rating:0
$172 This, my friends, is a little thing called the Xonar D2X. ASUS released the PCI-based Xonar D2 quite some time ago, and not so long ago, they released the D2X, the PCI-express version. After a long conversation with Asus, we finally get to revi...
  • This card has been out on the market for a long while now, and Ive read a lot of posts with good things to say about it. But, since Im skeptical by nature, I had to see if this thing lived up to its hype. Well, theres nothing quite like first-hand...
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techtree.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 16:49:20
Average rating:80
Gone are the days when a discrete sound card was necessary for PC audio. Motherboards these days come with onboard sound chips that are capable of delivering HD audio. But if you are an audiophile, you know that these are simply incapable of justly dri...
  • Superb sound quality, Dolby and DTS encoding, sumptuous bundle.
  • No hardware processing, does not support higher than EAX 2.0, needs floppy power connector, hard to install on some motherboards.
  • Since this is a sound card test, we required a pair of good quality headphones and a test rig with a CPU that has many extra CPU cycles to spare. The Bose QuietComfort 3 were the headphones of our choice, while the CPU used was the Yorkfield XE QX9770...
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maximumpc.com
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2011-09-25 16:49:24
Average rating:80
Much hay has been made of the incredible speed advantages PCI Express offers over PCI. Beyond GPUs, however, we haven’t found much worthy of occupying those slots. Asus hopes to change that with its Xonar D2X card—the first soundcard we’ve reviewed tha...
  • The EAX 5 hack is commendable and the card’s LED lights add flash.
  • Initially spotty PCIE support that must be fixed with a BIOS update.
futurelooks.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 16:49:28
Average rating:80
Like the floppy drive before it, many have claimed the final death knell of the Sound Card is just around the corner. While the floppy drive has mostly disappeared, Sound Cards are still around. Most of them are flying the colours of Creative. However...
  • Across the board, the sound quality produced by the Xonar D2X is quite excellent. In movies and music, the output is clear and crisp. The added Dolby and DTS features make for an even better movie watching experience, and music is helped along nicely...
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bigbruin.com
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2011-09-25 16:49:32
Average rating:0
The ASUS Xonar D2X features a host of impressive features, a generous bundle of software, and a variety of connections and cables to help you get fully connected. The Aluminum EMI shield gives it the appearance of a high end graphics card, while the PC...
  • Excellent audio performance in games and multimedia, Excellent bundle of software and accessories, PMP software creates good quality, unrestricted backups of DRM files, Finally something useful to stick in a PCIe x1 slot, Colored LED illuminated 1/8" jack...
  • Requires power from a floppy connector, adapter not included, PMP software is a bit limited and rough around the edges, Price...
  • A search of PriceGrabber reveals what might be the only prohibitive aspect to owning an ASUS Xonar D2X... Six resellers are listed with prices ranging from $175 to $200 (US). While such an upgrade might make the sound card one of the most expensive com...
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computershopper.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 16:49:36
Average rating:82
The Asus Xonar D2X is a full-featured 7.1-channel sound card that supports Dolby and DTS, brings 3D sound back to games under Windows Vista, and plugs into a rarely used PCI Express (PCIe) x1 slot. It has excellent quality sound playback...
  • Superb audio quality; supports all major audio standards; PCI Express interface; includes numerous audio cables...
  • Cumbersome control panel software; PMP music converter is extremely limited; converter required if you have no available floppy power connector...
  • Asus Xonar D2X is an excellent sound card with a strong software bundle that will appeal to gamers and audiophiles alike, but we hope to see improvements in its software...
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Techreport.com
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2011-09-25 16:49:40
Average rating:0
Creative has all but dominated the PC sound card market, in no small part thanks to its prowess with hardware-accelerated 3D audio. The EAX positional audio framework born from the SoundBlaster line became the de facto standard for 3D audio in games, g...
  • The X-Fi Prelude and Xonar D2X are both very good sound cards. They offer equivalent gaming performance in Windows Vista with the latest games, and our listeners had a hard time distinguishing between them in our blind listening tests. Youd do well wi...
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