THX TruStudio PC with Creative EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0 Audio Technology

Oct 8, 2009 09:44 GMT  ·  By

MSI, one of the world's leading vendors of high-performance desktop platforms and motherboards, has just announced that one of its upcoming Intel P55-based motherboards, dubbed Big Bang, will be the first to include the THX TruStudio PC with Creative EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0 audio technology. This is the same motherboard that also includes the LucidLogxi Hydra 200 chip, which will enable computer users to improve their system's graphics performance by coupling at least two graphics cards, from any of the world's leading vendors of desktop GPUs, AMD and NVIDIA.

“Creative, as many know, is a range of audio products specifically designed and co-developed with the world's most prolific gaming enthusiasts. As a leading motherboard manufacturer, MSI is proud to become the world’s first to include their most advanced THX TruStudio PC and Creative EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0 audio technology into our upcoming gaming line called Big Bang,” says Jason Lee, MSI’s marketing director. “We consider Creative to be the best gaming audio provider worldwide and believe our cooperation will redefine the listening experience among the gaming community.”

The THX TruStudio PC technology includes a series of features that are combined to provide the end-user with a rich and high-quality audio experience, directly from their high-performance computer system. The series includes the TruStudio PC Surround, TruStudio PC Crystalizer, TruStudio PC Speaker, TruStudio PC Dialog Plus, TruStudio PC Smart Volume. All of the features are explained on a dedicated web page on MSI's website.

“We are thrilled to extend the THX TruStudio PC technology to gaming systems featuring MSI Big Bang motherboards,” said Mitch Gelman, chief operating officer at THX Ltd. “THX TruStudio PC lets gamers realize the sonic detail and impact of in-game sound elements as they are captured by game developers in the mixing studio. Whether you are listening to multi-channel games or stereo-based digital music, THX TruStudio PC elevates your entertainment experience.”

The board is expected to provide users with support for Intel's latest Core i5 and Core i7 processors starting on October 29, when it's scheduled for release.