Question ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming 4

[chiquito3]

I just bought this card but didn't realize it does not include an S/PDIF port. And I do not see an S/PDIF terminal either. I wonder what is the cheapest way to add a SPDIF terminal to this card? Please let me know.

 

[Darkbreeze]

https://www.amazon.com/Vantec-NBA-2...ywords=SPDIF+sound+card&qid=1582308953&sr=8-6

 

[jeremyj_83]

If you need 5.1 or 7.1 sound with possible optical out you can always get a stand alone sound card.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCX1NY9?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

 

[chiquito3]

I was hoping to find a super cheap sound card but it seems that all PCI-e ones are $40 or more. I really don't know how I ended buying a motherboard without the SPDIF output knowing that it is the one I use to connect my speakers.
Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Darkbreeze]

I'd just return the board and get the Steel legend. It's about twenty bucks more, which is less than a sound card, and a much better board that DOES have S/PDIF anyhow.