Is a sound card is necessary?

[SUDEEP SARKER goku]

My PC is given config is given below:
Processor: Intel core i5-4590 3.3Ghz

GPU: MSI Geforce GTX-970 4GB Gaming

Motherboard: ASUS H81M-E overclocking motherboard

Monitor: ASUS VX229 21.5 HD monitor

Memory RAM: Twin-Mos 8GB

PSU: Corsair 750W Bronze 80Plus

HDD: Western Digital Desktop 1TB SATA

Windows: Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit

Case: Tharmaltake Commander MS-2

Speaker: MicroLab TMN 1

I don't know details about Sound Card.. Do i need a Sound card for gaming?

If so which Sound Card is best for me?

I don't have any IDEA about sound card budget.. So can u all recommend me a cheap but good sound card if it is needed for gaming...I know it won't increase my FPS or something like that... I am talking about Overall Performance... Thanx

 

[Gam3r01]

Unless you have a specific need for one, no they are not necessary.
3.5mm and USB headsets/headphones are common, and thus dont use sound cards. The integrated sound on the motherboard is useful for most basic speakers, unless you have some high end multi channel speakers, dont worry about it.

 

[clarkjd]

Unless you have audiophile quality speakers and amplifier (and ears!), then I doubt that you would be able to "hear" any difference in sound quality with the sound card over the on-board sound of most high quality motherboards. I'm not talking simply "louder" sound but better quality sound. Listen to the on-board sound, then, if you must get a sound card.

 

[jaguarskx]

A sound card is not absolutely necessary. Motherboards have an integrated audio chip (usually Realtek) which many people find adequate enough for their needs.

 

[SUDEEP SARKER goku]

Unless you have audiophile quality speakers and amplifier (and ears!), then I doubt that you would be able to "hear" any difference in sound quality with the sound card over the on-board sound of most high quality motherboards. I'm not talking simply "louder" sound but better quality sound. Listen to the on-board sound, then, if you must get a sound card.

How do i know the difference betn the onboard sound and sound card's Audio quality.. Is my Asus Mob is Good for sound as it is or i need a sound card? I don't kn how do i know?

 

[Supernova1138]

Unless you have audiophile quality speakers and amplifier (and ears!), then I doubt that you would be able to "hear" any difference in sound quality with the sound card over the on-board sound of most high quality motherboards. I'm not talking simply "louder" sound but better quality sound. Listen to the on-board sound, then, if you must get a sound card.

How do i know the difference betn the onboard sound and sound card's Audio quality.. Is my Asus Mob is Good for sound as it is or i need a sound card? I don't kn how do i know?

Do you have $300+ headphones or a really high end sound system? If the answer to that question is no, you don't need a sound card. Low end to midrange headphones and speakers simply can't output the quality needed to make the difference between onboard sound and a dedicated sound card apparent. Most audiophiles these days seem to favour external DACs over sound cards due to interference from the other components inside the case, which can be a problem with internal sound cards, even if they are shielded.