5.1ch audio - do I need sound card for 5.1ch

Udit Sharmaa

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Apr 2, 2013
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I have asus mobo P5kpl in which I think I could play 5.1ch songs.do I need sound card for 5.1ch audio for this mobo. if this mobo is capable for 5.1ch then is there any need for sound card (for greater performance). now I also want to buy new system and buy new mobo - gigabyte GA-H87m-d3h . so will it work effectively as a 5.1ch sound card?
 
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Unless you have audiophile speakers (and ears!) I doubt that you would be able to HEAR a difference between the built -in audio and a dedicated sound card. I would only buy a sound card after trying out the on-board sound.