whats better?

Yes, the creative, without a doubt. The audigy SE is a step up from entry level, where the realtek is entry level. Most entry level integrated sound is alright unless you have a large speaker system, and you really want to power it, and get optimal sound. In that case, you'd be looking at a better sound device. The difference is minimal between the two specified, and if you were building a new machine, and wondering if you should get that card, I'd say just keep the integrated, it'll serve you just fine on a two speaker configuration.
 
Apokarteron said:
I have both cards and the AC'97 makes alot of noise when listening to music
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Then to me it sounds like something is wrong with the device or driver, because I use Realtek AC' 97 and it's given me zero trouble for almost two years.
 
The Realtek ALC650 is very good, in my oppinion. But it can sometimes make a little noise but it's good enough for my 5.1 system.
 
mrjack said:
The Realtek ALC650 is very good, in my oppinion. But it can sometimes make a little noise but it's good enough for my 5.1 system.
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Yea, integrated sound is usually good enough for those except hardcore games and audiophiles.
 
AM2 said:
The creative is much better, it's also known for better quality sound cards.
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Well of course a dedicated card is going to be better than interegated sound, but interegated is fine for people that don't game much or like really good sound.
 
holyjunk125 said:
Well of course a dedicated card is going to be better than interegated sound, but interegated is fine for people that don't game much or like really good sound.
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At the entry level it's almost about even, but Audigy SE is the high entry level, so it is more powerful. I still don't think anyone would notice any difference on even the largest of sound systems, unless they were a true audiophile.
 
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