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Shall i get a sound card for gaming or settle for on board audio?

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zanatos said:
To answer questions and help you.
I have headphones ROG STRIX 7.1 which are really good (though there are some problems).

in the PC i am talking about is where I play ACTION games like Assasin creed and watch movies through an amplifier. At gaming though i am not very happy, the sounds do not come clearly through the speakers.

That's why i am thinking about a dedicated sound card so i can enjoy my 5.1 speakers THX certified...

which gaming sound card do you guys use?
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With my 5.1 that i use as a 2.1 i always used windows audio set to 100% and then use the volume settings on the unit .
Mine have an amp and originally is intended for being near a tv set up but i use with my pc .
I the same i have in my system specs.

Most games are designed to work and give you enough soud clarity with stereo mode even if you use speaker or headphone but you need good stuff and nothing gaming related.
 
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*didn't read anything between OP nd this post sorry.*

Ask yourself what is the reason you want or think you need a sound card? If it's just because then settle, and save your hard earned money. Why spend it on something that will do absolutely nothing for you?

If it's more along the lines of: "I like to listen to x at a low to moderate volume and the 'fuzz in the background' takes away from my enjoyment." Go with the soundcard.

If along the lines of when I turn the music up, and the music stops sounding like music. Get better headphones/speakers, then re-evaluate need for dedicated soundcard.
 
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