Sound cards in general

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tommy25

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hey

im farely new to the sound card area, always used the built in audio.

Im in the process of building a new computer, the mobo has built in sound but im wondering what benefits i will get from a mid range sound card (depending on price). I will be using some dell 5.1 speakers at first then possibly upgrading to a reciever with some bookshelf speakers.
 
From what I've read on similar posts, any sound care you buy is better than your onboard sound. I have only used onboard sound as well. I have been thinking about get a sound card for my next build as well. Let me know how it goes!
 
I ran Logitech 5.1's with a really, really low end Turtle Beach sound card and I couldn't tell much of a difference over on board other then at real high volumes. Then when I went to the Audigy 4 it made a big difference. The highs in music were a lot crisper and louder and the bass cleaned up a lot. Also the Audigy 4's software came with a decent EQ. To tell you the truth though I couldn't tell much of a difference stepping up to the Audigy 4 in games...those pretty much sounded the same as on board or a low end card. Creative makes a gaming card though, the Xf-i Gaming Extreme or something I think it is. But if you listen to music and have some decent speakers a good sound card will enhance your listening experience no doubt.
 
Even at normal levels my 2002 card produces much better sound than my on-board sound, it sounds much better and if I'm playing a game the sound isn't so quirky.
 
ok cheers, i will definately get one as im always listening to music at pretty high volumes,

simplesimon i will let you know which i chose and how it sounds eventually (waiting for the last bit of cash)
 
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