Generally speaking, you only need a high quality sound card when you have high quality speakers. You (like myself) probably don't need to worry about it.
I used to have onboard sound. Then I switched to a cheapo sound card and it made the sound so much clearer. It also helps a little in games because it takes the load off the cpu.
I used to have onboard sound. Then I switched to a cheapo sound card and it made the sound so much clearer. It also helps a little in games because it takes the load off the cpu.
jorbo76
Not all sound cards actuall process sound. Some just create the channels and let the processor handle them.
I used to have onboard sound. Then I switched to a cheapo sound card and it made the sound so much clearer. It also helps a little in games because it takes the load off the cpu.
jorbo76
I agree, upgraded from ac97 to an audigy se. Onboard sound is often of mediocre quality. Although, like the other poster said, don't expect to see any performance boost.
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