Will i need a sound card?

[Sam_A_1992]

Originally Posted by masterchef341

There's no point in getting a sound card. You either are using a sound card built into the motherboard or paying more for a sound card that is basically the same thing that isn't attached to your motherboard. Makes little difference. Either use the onboard soundcard or go hi-fi and get a high quality external DAC/AMP. IMO- it won't be necessary for this.

Surely theres different levels of quality when comparing a sound card to onboard? Thats like saying a dedicated gpu is no better than onboard graphics.

[SHSPVR]

Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi or Recon3D PCIe then there the Asus DX or Xonar Phoebus and Auzentech Auzen X-Fi

[etienneb29]

Originally Posted by Sam_A_1992

Surely theres different levels of quality when comparing a sound card to onboard? Thats like saying a dedicated gpu is no better than onboard graphics.

There is a difference. A good sound card is capable of producing a much better sound quality. But you need to have good headphones and/or good speakers.

I suspect those who say there is no difference tried with regular speakers or headphones.

[Sam_A_1992]

Originally Posted by etienneb29

There is a difference. A good sound card is capable of producing a much better sound quality. But you need to have good headphones and/or good speakers.

I suspect those who say there is no difference tried with regular speakers or headphones.

Yes i suppose. But tbh its going to be hard guessing wether the sound im listening to is good enough and if any improvements can be made by installing a sound card. As i wont obviously be able to do a before and after unless i buy a sound card.