Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Gamer Edition

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hello, i just got this card along with the games that came free with it (Halo, Jedi acdamy, Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six: Raven Sheild, Tomb Raider: Angel of darkness) but i was wondering what it means if they are OEM versions. Also is there really a diffrence between a old Live! sound card and this card, i mean i can hear a slight diffrence but was it really worth it for me?? Also will getting Digital speakers sound better than Analog speakers??
 
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OEM means the card will come bare as bare can be, no box, no software, no extra cables, but i think you should get the drivers.

Digital sound is better than analogue, but you wont notice it in games, only if your a music mad person who demands the best acoustic experience from a pc.

The bare Audigy 2 ZS is still the best gaming soundcard out though, from what ive read in reviews.

I'm thinking of getting one soon infact! Gonna check out the january sales, see if the internet follows suit with the stores.
 
No, the Games have OEM on them not the card. it cost me 124$ and it came with some cables and lots of extra software, so i think its not OEM.
 
Do you think its worth it to go with Digital speakers instead of Analog?
 
Ahh, sorry abit of a mis-communication there Alf :o. Well thats what OEM genrally means for PC components. With it written on the discs, it probably just means its bundled software, not for resale or rental.

As for your digital speaker queary, i'd say if you got some decent analogue speakers already, then stick with them. If your looking for new speakers though, and find some digital ones at a reasonable price, then go for them. The sound difference wont knock you off your seat, but its there.
 
OEM = Original Engineered Manufaturers

Reef is correct on the 'hardware' explanation ... for software it usually means a "bundled" item ... that is, as with hardware, you should/can only use the software with the item it was bought with.

An example is buying a DVD-RW and finding an OEM copy Nero in the box ... a lot of these Nero CDs will only work with the said DVD-RW and cannot be installed an another writer.

You will find no other "restrictions" with the software ... but boy, it is a cheap alternative.

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