[SOLVED] Should I get a sound card?

[cairb]

Hi,

I have a budget HTPC that is currently connected to my soundbar via an aux cable as the motherboard (Asrock b450m-hdv) has no optical out. Would I notice an improvement with a Asus Xonar DGX fitted using the optical out? I've seen a lot of people on forums suggesting a cheap soundcard isn't an improvement over newer motherboard's onboard audio but I wasn't sure if this was the case if you currently have no optical output.

Thanks for any help,
Carey

 

[AngelTech]

From what I hear onboard audio is fine unless there is a certain reason you need premium level sound.

 

[cairb]

Thanks for the reply, so is there not really a benefit to having an optical connection versus an aux?

 

[AngelTech]

I mean I am sure there is but what are you using the pc for?

 

[cairb]

I mainly use it for watching tv shows and movies.

 

[AngelTech]

should be fine.

 

[mdd1963]

I stopped using sound cards with the Intel 845G chipset....just before Christmas...of the year 2000.