headset and new pc front or back

[Rhyseee]

Mobo Asus maximus viii hero
case : storm trooper
headset: turtle beach xp seven

Hey guys recently built a computer and im not sure where i should plug my headset, is it into the from I/O or the rear of the PC?

The motherboard supports HD audio

The headset runs through its own ACU and then plugs into the pc through a 3.55mm and a usb lead, im just wondering where i should plug it to get the best sound?

 

[CBender]

If the sound is coming from the 3.5mm jack then the mobo is your best chance. A lot of cases use cheaper jacks than your mobo. At any case you should try both and determine for yourself. If the sound quality is similar i tend to plug on the front of the case.

 

[Rhyseee]

doesnt the Audio Control Unit bypass whatever the motherboard does anyway ?

also the front audio supports HD audio because i had to wire it to the motherboard

 

[Rhyseee]

So confusing i have Realtek HD audio manager but when i open it and move the sliders it has no effect on my enabled headset in the playback devices, when i enable realtek hd audio device in playback devices there is no sound at all ! so coonfusing

 

[Rhyseee]

Ok so when i disconnect the acu on my headset and just plug the headset directly into the 3.5mm hd audio jack at the front i can get this working , but is it a bad idea to just not use the ACU? that came with the headset? thanks

 

[CBender]

Certainly it won't be a problem. If it was it wouldn't be supported. Probably you would only lose some software support. Again check with your own ears and judge what is better for you.