Harman Kardon Soundsticks III & Sound card

[gregorypro]

My motherboard is Gigabyte M61PME-S2 (pretty old I know!!) with Realtek ALC662 and I was wondering if a low-budget sound card like Asus Xonar DG would make any difference to the sound quality. As I mentioned, I'm using the Harman Kardon Soundsticks III for movies and music only, no gaming at all.

 

[-HH-]

Hella yeah!

I would suggest if you wanted the best ON BOARD soloution that the R.O.G boards come with amazing audio!

 

[gregorypro]

Hella yeah!

I would suggest if you wanted the best ON BOARD soloution that the R.O.G boards come with amazing audio!

My budget is tight for now and I can't buy a whole new motherboard, so the asus xonar dg would produce clearer sound??

 

[-HH-]

yes, it would. Any sound card would be an upgrade if I'm honest, would you like me to line up a few for you to think of or are you content with the ASUS Xonar DG?

 

[gregorypro]

yes, it would. Any sound card would be an upgrade if I'm honest, would you like me to line up a few for you to think of or are you content with the ASUS Xonar DG?

That would be perfect, but please keep in mind the budget!!

 

[-HH-]

everything will be under $50 unless specified.

 

[-HH-]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/creative-labs-sound-card-70sb155000001 - $49.99 - my suggestion. Sound Blaster Z sound cards come with software and really do pack a punch for a sound card, I remember using these to compose music on, great sound card and nifty for the price too.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-sound-card-xonardsx - $42.99

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-sound-card-xonardgx - your suggestion.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/creative-labs-sound-card-70sb157000000 - My second priority suggestion.

 

[gregorypro]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/creative-labs-sound-card-70sb155000001 - $49.99 - my suggestion. Sound Blaster Z sound cards come with software and really do pack a punch for a sound card, I remember using these to compose music on, great sound card and nifty for the price too.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-sound-card-xonardsx - $42.99

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-sound-card-xonardgx - your suggestion.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/creative-labs-sound-card-70sb157000000 - My second priority suggestion.

The first one costs 72$ in my country, the second one 50$ and I'm considering it, the third cheapest one 30$ and the last one doesn't exist here!! I'm not the audiophile type so I'm going to buy the cheapest one and if I notice great difference I will then buy something good. Anyway, thanks a lot for your help!!

 

[-HH-]

ah, I presume you're from 'Straya?

 

[gregorypro]

ah, I presume you're from 'Straya?

Haha, no I'm from Greece.

 

[-HH-]

oh wow! Never seen anyone on here from Greece.. I shall see what's best for you!