Optimized for Immersive Gaming Action through Precision Audio. The Xonar DGX sound card combines Dolby Headphone 5.1 high definition surround with ASUS’ own GX 2.5 gaming audio engine and an on-board headset amplifier. These result in accurate and deep audio that brings every nuance and sound across fully, making the new Xonar DGX an ideal sound card for gamers who want to remain totally aware of their play environments.
$ 39.35
YOU’VE BEEN WARNED: Bought 2, Returned both. GET THE DG, NOT DGX.,
Never have I been disappointed enough to write a bad review on ANY PC part, and I build all my desktops from Amazon.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED: This card will NOT perform properly with front panel audio, period.
I can only guess my issues have not been replicated or observed simply because this card is so new, and few likely have anything to compare it to.
I have gone through 2 of these cards and EXTENSIVELY tested both in two different computers, both of which are high end (one with an i5 2500K, another with the i5 3570k, both with ATI HD 6950’s, etc etc). The one with the i5 2500k has the Asus Xonar DG (the PCI version of this card) in it, and the other the Xonar DGX, the PCI-E version.
THEY ARE NOT THE SAME CARD AT ALL. I have been inclined to believe they have the same chipsets and just different connector types, which is very likely, but one card actually works right, the other does not.
Basically, the front panel audio headphone amp DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY on the Xonar DGX. The volume doesn’t even compare at all to the DG’s. I could barely go above 30 or 40 on the DG with my Denon AH-D2000’s on Excite it was so powerful, but i can literally go to 100 maxed out on the same settings on the DGX and its just barely a little too loud…and the umph of the low frequencies take a noticeable dive. In fact, I can LITERALLY dance from 50 to 100 volume with NO VOLUME CHANGE whatsoever on the DGX from the front panel headphone out.
I thought it was just a bad card, no biggie, but sure enough when I got my second one after an RMA, SAME ISSUE. It occurs in BOTH computers, so I know the front panel connector on my cases is NOT the issue, especially since it works on the DG.
I have tested both the Uni drivers (which work flawlessly with the DG) and the official DGX (crap) Asus drivers from May 2012 (their latest), and both exhibit the same problems with the front panel being entirely too quiet (and surprise surprise, the Uni drivers work better still for a card they aren’t even sure it supports yet…just sad, ASUS). I have also played with every setting imaginable…and nothing.
However, the REAR PANEL works as intended on the DGX, where it has a comparable volume to the DG’s front and rear amp’ed audio.
All ASUS told me was that it was likely my front panel connector, even though I told them I have ONE OF THEIR OWN SOUND CARDS that works flawlessly with it and tested it in 2 different computers. Good job, ASUS, five star support. They were willing to finally RMA it after I was adamant that it was not my fault, but why bother, Amazon does it hassle free and 100x better. Thank you for your amazing service, Amazon. They took BOTH back 0 questions asked, and fully refunded my purchase. Now THAT is customer service.
I NEVER EVER write reviews…but BUYER BEWARE. Get the DG.
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|Excellent!,
This is a great card to upgrade from integrated. the sound quality is much better.
Pros
1. 5.1 surround
2. Much better sound vs. integrated
3. fits/works in any PCIe slot
4. comes with a low-profile bracket if you need them for a small case
5. 10/10 sound quality
Cons
1. Length, this card is a little bit longer but it shouldn’t be a problem
2.ASUS Drivers are CRAP and may need to be reinstalled multiple times. WARNING: i read other reveiws and they said that the driver will screw up a SLI config you may have.
3.its not 7.1 compatable obviously
Overall i would recommend this card. And i also give a Warning that ASUS drivers for this are iffy
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|Great replacement card,
I ordered this sound card to replace the failing integrated sound device. It fit the bill perfectly. Sound quality is up, sound adjust-ability is pretty good as well. I recommend this to anyone looking for a basic replacement card.
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