onboard audio vs. soundcard

[damnskippie]

I am going to build a computer and am new to this. I just want to know if I need to spend the money for a sound card. I am going to get an Abit IC7 motherboard that has 6 channel audio and a Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speaker system for the computer. I sort of thought that I should get a sound card but my friend who has built his own computers before and is helping me said I should see what it sounds like before I send the money. Do I need to get an audio card and if this is the case, what would you suggest I get? I would like to spend less than 100 or so dollars on it but am flexible.

 

[the_Prisoner]

You might as well wait and see, it won't cost you anymore money. If It doesnt sound good to you, get a sound card. The Klipsch are decent speakers, a little boomy for me but it depends on what you are using them for. I prefer home stereo speakers but Cambridge PC speakers are very good for PC and music.

Good advice, listen before you buy.

the Prisoner

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