AMD TrueAudio vs. Z87-G45 AudioBoost

[entropy4money]

Hi,

I have a gigabyte R9 280X connected to a sound sorround receiver through an HDMI cable, which is connected to my monitor and speakers. To my understanding, I am using the built-in graphics card audio (AMD TrueAudio) to process all the audio from gaming or movies (correct me if I am wrong). My Motherboard (MSI Z87-G45) comes with a "AudioBoost" embedded sound card, which to my understanding is not very powerful. However, I was wandering if I should get my sound from my motherboard through a digital cable going from mobo to the receiver, or if I am better of with AMD TrueAudio technology.

Thx!!!

 

[bananacue]

if your receiver can pass through 5.1 signal. your good to go.

 

[entropy4money]

if your receiver can pass through 5.1 signal. your good to go.

It can. but should I connect the receiver to the video card or motherboard?

 

[bananacue]

connect your motherboard HDMI output to your receiver input. Your HDMI cable carry both audio and video

 

[entropy4money]

connect your motherboard HDMI output to your receiver input. Your HDMI cable carry both audio and video

That is the question... mobo or video card? Video card uses AMD TrueAudio and mobo uses "AudioBoost" embedded sound card. which one is better? The video MUST come from video card (of course) but I am not sure what audio will perform best. mobo or video card.

 

[bananacue]

either will do. your Receiver will convert your audio to digital. make sure your setting is setup to PCM.