- Nov 29, 2016
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Hey all,
Lurked these forums for over the years for help but never posted before.
I just recently put together a new computer build (specs below) and I have having trouble deciding on what audio performance I want/need. Forwarning: I know very little about sound and consider myself far from being an audiophile.
I was using a Xonar DG audio card in my old build but that card is now obsolete in my new build (no PCI slots, only PCIe now). Currently, I am using the on board motherboard sound. I have attached a pair of speakers (pretty cheap ones) and a Turtlebeach X-12 gaming headset. The speakers attaches via one 3.5mm jack. The headphone is attached using two 3.5mm jacks and a usb port.
What I want is to able to switch between my speakers and headset without having to physically change the cords every time. Also I would like better quality sound.
Here are my questions:
So should I get a new sound card only?
Should I only buy a better headset? I will be getting a new headset soon either way.
Even if I buy a better headset would my mobo fully utilize the headset's audio power or would I still need a sound card as well?
Finally, my friend mentioned to me the possibility of audio interfaces but I don't really know if I need get something like that. Is that kind of thing similar to a sound card?
** My price range is like $100-$250 but not too restricted **
Thank you very much
PC Specs:
MOBO: MSI Gaming Z170A M7
** MOBO Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake Quad-Core 4.0GHz
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
Lurked these forums for over the years for help but never posted before.
I just recently put together a new computer build (specs below) and I have having trouble deciding on what audio performance I want/need. Forwarning: I know very little about sound and consider myself far from being an audiophile.
I was using a Xonar DG audio card in my old build but that card is now obsolete in my new build (no PCI slots, only PCIe now). Currently, I am using the on board motherboard sound. I have attached a pair of speakers (pretty cheap ones) and a Turtlebeach X-12 gaming headset. The speakers attaches via one 3.5mm jack. The headphone is attached using two 3.5mm jacks and a usb port.
What I want is to able to switch between my speakers and headset without having to physically change the cords every time. Also I would like better quality sound.
Here are my questions:
So should I get a new sound card only?
Should I only buy a better headset? I will be getting a new headset soon either way.
Even if I buy a better headset would my mobo fully utilize the headset's audio power or would I still need a sound card as well?
Finally, my friend mentioned to me the possibility of audio interfaces but I don't really know if I need get something like that. Is that kind of thing similar to a sound card?
** My price range is like $100-$250 but not too restricted **
Thank you very much
PC Specs:
MOBO: MSI Gaming Z170A M7
** MOBO Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake Quad-Core 4.0GHz
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
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