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kevlee89 · 01-20-2008, 01:46 AM

I know this question comes up a lot, but I still just had to ask because I've been seeing so many mixed thoughts on the usefulness of a sound card.

I was wondering if one would be useful in my situation..

I play a substantial amount of video games, but also do a fair share of listening to music and whatnot. Recording may also be a possibility down the line...not sure though.

I probably use speakers 50% of the time, and a headset 50% of the time, and they are..

headset: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106070

speakers:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121126

if it makes any difference I'll most likely be using a DS3L motherboard..which I believe comes with 7.1 channel sound or something

But if not, I was planning on purchasing probably the fatal1ty x-fi sound card (just because the current rebate makes it the same price as the xtremegamer sound card anyways)

So, would it be worthwhile to purchase a sound card? Will I see improvements in sound quality etc etc? Thanks!

01-20-2008, 01:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
kevlee89 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 152	Is a sound card necessary in my situation? I know this question comes up a lot, but I still just had to ask because I've been seeing so many mixed thoughts on the usefulness of a sound card. I was wondering if one would be useful in my situation.. I play a substantial amount of video games, but also do a fair share of listening to music and whatnot. Recording may also be a possibility down the line...not sure though. I probably use speakers 50% of the time, and a headset 50% of the time, and they are.. headset: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106070 speakers:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121126 if it makes any difference I'll most likely be using a DS3L motherboard..which I believe comes with 7.1 channel sound or something But if not, I was planning on purchasing probably the fatal1ty x-fi sound card (just because the current rebate makes it the same price as the xtremegamer sound card anyways) So, would it be worthwhile to purchase a sound card? Will I see improvements in sound quality etc etc? Thanks!