Sound Card with ASUS Sabretooth 990FX r2.0?

TragicallyWired

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I'm on the hunt to improve my audio (via headphones)

As above, I have the ASUS Sabretooth 990FX R2.0 and the audio is onboard.

These are the features:
Realtek ALC 892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- ASUS Noise Filter
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel


Would it be pointless buying an independent sound card?

I have also been told that head-sets are a gimmick - and I should buy a pair of professional/DJ headphones and buy a cheapo microphone...

Suggestions?
 
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The advice worked for me several years ago. I am using a pair of Sennheiser HD280 headphones and the on board sound on my 990FX Sabertooth, and it is pretty good. BIG change from using a high priced (when I bought them) gaming headset.
Yes, a sound card will improve the sound, especially with 5.1 , 7.1, or ?8.1 (! saw this someplace) speakers; Head phones generally run in stereo mode. Those headphones that advertise surround Do often us individual speakers, but most work off software to produce the surround effect.
I think my microphone, that sits on the desk when I play multiplayer etc., cost $8, and works swell. Obviously, it is not for recording any music.
The advice worked for me several years ago. I am using a pair of Sennheiser HD280 headphones and the on board sound on my 990FX Sabertooth, and it is pretty good. BIG change from using a high priced (when I bought them) gaming headset.
Yes, a sound card will improve the sound, especially with 5.1 , 7.1, or ?8.1 (! saw this someplace) speakers; Head phones generally run in stereo mode. Those headphones that advertise surround Do often us individual speakers, but most work off software to produce the surround effect.
I think my microphone, that sits on the desk when I play multiplayer etc., cost $8, and works swell. Obviously, it is not for recording any music.
 
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