I currently am using onboard sound.
Hardware is:
Motherboard http://www.asus.com/Motherboard/P8Z77V_PRO/
Headphones http://www.corsair.com/en/gaming-peripherals/gaming-headsets/vengeance-1500-dolby-7-1-usb-gaming-headset.html
I am not happy with the sound quality I am getting, and I am assuming it is the on-board sound. I am especially disappointed in the bass when listening to music, no matter how much I mess around with the equalizer etc.
I don't want to spend a fortune, but if you guys think it is my onboard holding me back, can you suggest a good soundcard? Don't know what kind of budget I'd need. Cheaper the better in the $100-150 range?
PS, my motherboard onboard sound specs are:
Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
Hardware is:
Motherboard http://www.asus.com/Motherboard/P8Z77V_PRO/
Headphones http://www.corsair.com/en/gaming-peripherals/gaming-headsets/vengeance-1500-dolby-7-1-usb-gaming-headset.html
I am not happy with the sound quality I am getting, and I am assuming it is the on-board sound. I am especially disappointed in the bass when listening to music, no matter how much I mess around with the equalizer etc.
I don't want to spend a fortune, but if you guys think it is my onboard holding me back, can you suggest a good soundcard? Don't know what kind of budget I'd need. Cheaper the better in the $100-150 range?
PS, my motherboard onboard sound specs are:
Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel