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kirkbross   11-12-2009 at 08:09:01 AM

I'm building a new box and if I only care about "decent" stereo sound (not 5.1 nor 7.1 nor AD quality) why get a sound card at all? Don't most good mobos today have above average stereo DA converters?

If it's advised to get one for a gaming rig for other reasons, recommendations on brands and models? (PCI or PCIe)


Message edited by kirkbross on 11-12-2009 at 07:40:20 PM
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chicago30   11-12-2009 at 08:16:08 AM

Yes, my new Asus board has decent audio.

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mindless728   11-12-2009 at 04:39:57 PM

unless you are an audiophile, the onboard audio on most boards is fine

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