Audio Performance and Quality
RightMark Audio Analyzer
This test attempts to quantify the sound quality from an audio card by passing it on to a secondary sound card for evaluation. Our test setup passed the audio from the on-board sound to a PCI Creative Labs X-Fi card in order to complete the loop.
Rather than bring in 7 graphs for each audio card tested, I decided to include RightMark’s results that are in ‘just plain English’ rather than the complete audiophile numbers. If you are interested in those numbers feel free to email me and I’ll pass them on.
Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe Results
Asus P5B Deluxe Results
Asus Crosshair Results
Asus P5W DH Results
Intel 975XBX Results
The Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard has pretty good on-board audio according to our tests. What is disppointing is that the Asus Crosshair, with its audio riser card that was specifically supposed to INCREASE audio performance and quality, is the worst of the bunch.
