Do i need a Sound Card?

[vipboy28]

Hi,

I currently use the Onboard sound on my z77 asus sabertooth. Ive noticed it performs about as good as my old x-fi gamer sound card from Years back (new rig not using this sound card only onboard).

I currently have 5.1 speakers(old Logitech) and a 5.1 headset. I was thinking about getting one of the Asus sound cards with a new headset (currently have the Cool Master Sirus first gen Headset). New Headset is kind of worn after about 1.5 years.

A) Do I need a sound card over my Onboard sound, is there a benefit or absolute reason as to why I should get one?
B) Can you please give a Recommendation for headsets w/mic for gaming purposes.

Thank you all in advance

 

[volksman]

No: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1rXcJuEsy0&feature=c4-overview&list=UUNovoA9w0KnxyDP5bGrOYzg

 

[Supahos]

A) no
B) I have the logitec G430 headset I got for really really cheap from a friend that I love.

 

[volksman]

Oh and I like my Steelseries 5HV3 - decent sound, decent price and a retractable mic. Plus an adpater to make it work with your phone/tablet:
http://shop.steelseries.com/us/audio/steelseries-5hv3.html

 

[vmem]

no you don't need one.

while a quality sound card may offer better sound, the difference is minimal and almost not differentiable to the average consumer (unless using professional equipment)

 

[lonewolf7]

Todays on-board sound is pretty much good at work, so there's no need to get a sound card. But it will entirely depend on your choice.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_sound_card#slide=1&article=What_are_the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_sound_card

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $97.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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