For gaming you won't be left in the dark either, with EAX 2.0 and good old A3D (my personal favourite) sound fully supported out of the box.
At 30 bucks it's hard to look past this sound card if you're on a budget, or if you don't necessarily need the highest sound quality money can buy. For most people, this is more than good enough, and since the price is so affordable we'd have to recommend it!
Highs
7.1 channel output; 30 dollar price tag; wide range of inputs and outputs; EAX 2.0 and A3D support.
Lows
Gamers requiring the highest possible audio quality may wish to spend a bit more.
Final verdict
At just under 30 bucks, Diamond's latest 7.1 sound card is a worthwhile investment for anyone still suffering through on-board sound.
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