Help choosing external sound card

Euthnode · Jan 7, 2018

I have a internal sound card and I have problems with my microphone hissing and it is annoying. I don't need help fixing the hissing because I have tested the same mic on other PC's and it doesn't hiss. I just want a new external sound card that is good and reliable.

Here is what I am looking at:

Sewell Direct Soundbox Pro
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi
Creative Sound Blaster Omni
Creative Sound BlasterX G5
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD

I am not sure which one to choose because they all have good reviews. If you have had personal use with any of these cards tell me how well the card(s) perform. If there is anything I didn't list that you would recommend please link it in you response. I mostly play games but I do enjoy watching movies and videos. I don't want a $300 sound card or some crappy $10 USB sound card, just something that can produce good sounding audio.

Thanks in advance!

gamerk316 · Jan 9, 2018

At this point, I wouldn't bother with any X-fi cards. The best options at various price points:

ASUS Xonar DGX (~$40), ASUS Xonar DX (~$70), Creative Soundblaster Z ($99). I wouldn't spend a ton more just for getting a decent mic input.

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