Firewire->desktop?!

[anywhither]

Hi,I just read some old posts and know what firewire isplease don't laugh.
and I have some question.
is it no meaning to use firewire soundcard with desktop pc?
is PCI soundcard always the best for desktop?
as I know,firewire's speed is higher than b4,so can it be compared with PCI soundcard in this moment.
finally,I need some advice for a soundcard I should go
Im thining about Aardvark Q10,24/96 or Motu 828MKII
I need mic pre and will use Sonar.
thx

 

[wheelema]

The major constraints are
Budget - What do you want to spend?
Computer - PCI, USB, Firewire interface?
Operating System on the computer - Win98, WinME, WinNT, WinXP, or perhaps your blessed and own a Macintosh.
Number of inputs required - 2, 4, 8, etc.

So find what's in your budget, find if it runs under your OS (Delta 1010 is highly regarded but it doesn't appear to like WinXP), see if it will connect to your PC, and then see if it will support the number of inputs you want.

Luck!!

 

[anywhither]

thx for reply.
Budget:
around us$500-$800
PCI, USB, Firewire interface:
Im thinking which one is suitable for me to work with desktop pc
Operating System on the computer:
WinXP.
Number of inputs required:
now i need 2-4 inputs.maybe need more ins later.
and I need mic pre.

all Im thinking is about PCI or Firewire I should use.
please give me more advice.