Use onboard (P8Z77-V) audio or Audigy 2?

RageRiot

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Jan 7, 2014
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Hi,

Can anyone advise which audio device is better? The onboard audio chip on my ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard or my Audigy 2 card?

Currently using the Audigy 2 but only because of old habits, and seems pointless if the onboard is better.

Thanks
 
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Easy answer with all things audio You have to just listen to each and decide for yourself which one sounds better....


Personally, I've found all "add-on" sounds to be a waste. Just that a TOS Link or S/PDIF output off your motherboard, connected it to your favorite D/A (for 2 channel) or Surround sound processor (for theater n surround) and go....

jb6684

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Easy answer with all things audio You have to just listen to each and decide for yourself which one sounds better....


Personally, I've found all "add-on" sounds to be a waste. Just that a TOS Link or S/PDIF output off your motherboard, connected it to your favorite D/A (for 2 channel) or Surround sound processor (for theater n surround) and go....
 
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