jareDrake13 :
Hi, I am thinking of getting the asus xonar phoebus sound card. Will this card provide better audio than my on board audio?
It better well do so if your paying $250 for it.
Seriously though, dont bother, its not going to make a noticeable difference. Basically to justify a $250 sound card, you need an speaker setup that is well beyond $500. In which case, your an Audiophile and wouldnt be asking this question. I know your not an Audiophile, because the Xonar Phoebus is a DAC (Digital Analog Converter).
If your running ~$100 headphones, get yourself something like the Xonar DGX, a $30 card. It has a headphone amplifier and thats pretty much what your buying there. 2.1 speakers, stick with onboard.