TRUST SC-5250 5.1 SOUND CARD

 

 

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Now I wonder how many of the previouse reviewers, actually
a. Read and compared the sound card to other manufacturers
b. Read and followed the instruction manual.

I was initially put off by poor reviews, then surfed away from Amazon to read reviews on other websites - I was surprised as there wasn't a negative thought out there. Might just prove some Amazon shoppers have no idea when it comes to Hardware upgrades.

Do as it says in the instructions! Adjust the bios for starters if you have an onboard sound processor. Make sure you fix the DVD audio lead to the sound card AND then fit the card properly in the PCI slot. Finally download the drivers from disk and reboot the PC. Then update the drivers from the Trust Website.

The SC 5250 comes with extra software on the drivers CD. Old versions of WinDVD and a PCI Audio hub, containing CD, Midi & Audio Mixer - these are not necessary and do not affect the sound output.

This card comes with an optional adapter and optical cable - ideal for digital audio transfer.

So far I can find no problems with this card and recomend it as a reasonable sound card at a reasonable price.

This is a 5.1 optical S/PDIF card, works magic on windows 98 and ME but works **** on Windows 2K and XP! (C-Media knows about the issues but there are several people affected by the problemns) I really liked it on my win ME computer... It uses the advanced C-MEDIA sound chips, it doesnt have a onboard MIDI synthezizer which for me was the main down point as i like making music. However it does have a MPU-401 to plug in a external MIDI unit. It has a doughter board with the optical socets on it. It is not compulsory to use it but it means another expasions slot used. This is so simple to set-up. But will cause MAJOR head aches if u are upgrading from a previous C-media product, this includes the motherboards AC97' chip made my C-Media! Seroiusly. Not worth the risk if you have windows 2k or XP. Though a REALLY good choice for min ME or 98 (not really sure about 95). So in a wrap:
BUY IT if you have windows ME or 98
DONT BOTHER with windows 2K or XP

I'm really pleased with this sound card. The installation was quick and easy. The price is affordable and the sound is great. Though the settings options in the OS are a bit limited it is still a great product overall.

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3.0 out of 5 stars OK For Vista - BUT
This card now seems to work okay under Vista - mine came with Vista drivers on the CD, and they are on the Trust website. Read more

Published on 15 Mar 2008 by RobAnt

3.0 out of 5 stars Trust Soundcard mmmm
I bought this soundcard to copy all my analogue audio titles onto the pc via the analogue input, the inbuilt sound device on my motherboard refused to function, also the sound... Read more

Published on 5 Mar 2008 by Mr. K. J. Edwards

4.0 out of 5 stars Where is the DTS sound?
I connect this card to my AV Receiver with the optical cable and then I put a Movie DVD playing on the PC with WinDVD. Great! the Dolby Digital 5. Read more

Published on 29 Nov 2007 by H. Goncalves

1.0 out of 5 stars Unforgivable disingenuousness on the part of 'Trust'
Installing this card was easy (had it working well enough after 2 re-boots under Windows XP), however, I feel that the manufacturers description is very misleading. Read more

Published on 5 Nov 2007 by Mr. G. J. Davies

2.0 out of 5 stars Doesnt like my computer
especially games.... after going through the hassle of making sure there are no conflicts etc , playing music was ok , but compared to the on board sound card which is actually... Read more

Published on 30 Nov 2006 by Sven van Dweller

1.0 out of 5 stars Utter garbage
Avoid this piece of junk at all costs.

1) Main problem for me: Digital optical in isn't digital (and this is why I bought it, to get digital input from a minidisc... Read more

Published on 23 Nov 2006 by Mr. John Hinsley

5.0 out of 5 stars Will work with XP and VISTA, excellent value
Installed on an Athlon 2600 with XP SP2. It is essential to first disable any motherboard audio, and any remnants of other sound card drivers. Read more

Published on 12 Nov 2006 by Stephen Hall

2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading, Temperamental
Although the latest drivers form the C-Audio or Trust websites now work OK on Windows XP, there are few things to like about this card.
Firstly it does NOT do 5. Read more

Published on 19 Jan 2006 by N. Durbridge

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