3D sound cards group test
(Creative, Diamond, Guillemot, Pine, Videologic)
Introduction
Creative - SoundBlaster Live! Platinum
Diamond - MX 300
Guillemot - Maxi-Sound Fortissimo
Pine - PCI Digital
Videologic - SonicFury 3D
Features table
Verdict
Features table
(10/10/2000)
| Model | Creative SoundBlaster Live! Platinum | Diamond MX 300 | Guillemot Maxi-Sound Fortissimo | Pine PCI Digital | Videologic SonicFury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tel no. | 01189 344744 | 01189 444444 | 020 8686 5600 | 01908 218812 | 01923 260511 |
| Price | £179 | £49 | £34.99 | £17.99 | £79.99 |
| Audio Processor | E-MU 10K1 | Vortex 2 | Yamaha YMF744 | Crystal CS 4614 | Crystal CS 4630 |
| Hardware Wavetable Voices | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Max Sample Rate (KHz) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| 3D Sound support* | EAX | A3D | EAX, Sensaura | Sensaura | EAX, Sensaura |
| Digital Output? | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Optical Output? | Yes | No | No | No | No |
* A3D version 2.0 or higher
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