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I have to disagree. Comparing my setup to a friend's with onboard audio, game for game, headphone for headphone.. EVERYTHING the same audio-wise except sound card, there is a noticeable difference in sound. The first thing that comes to mind is added ambience, which makes games sound more realistic.

Keep in mind this is with HEADPHONES. No "surround sound", not even speakers at all. HEADPHONES. 2.0 sound.

Yes, there is a difference.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sound-Blaster-Cr...QQcmdZViewItem

Probably go for no more than $50. Get it and you'll be surprised.

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I've always used a card but I've read posts on forums elsewhere about this subject and some people comment about onboard hiss which you don't get with a sound card.
I think if your onboard sounds fine to you then just stick with it unless you have money to burn.

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