Question What Sound card is Supported on This Motherboard?

[ChristianMX]

Yeah, I am aware the motherboard onboard audio is pretty good. How ever, the audio jack on my computer case got a little bent to where no head phones work (wired). I'm aware I could get bluetooth head phones but I want to use this opportunity to get a pretty high end sound card. $100 to $250 is my price range. I'm just not sure what sound cards will fit in this motherboard as all the slots are huge. Thank you!
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TB...xtreme-eatx-am4-motherboard-x570-aorus-xtreme

 

[Zizo007]

You can get an external USB DAC that you can use with your phone and other peripherals.
External DACs are usually better than sound cards and more portable.

 

[Zizo007]

I am looking to buy this but sadly its not available in Canada

https://us.creative.com/p/super-x-fi/creative-sxfi-amp

This one is better but not very portable and has an integrated battery unlike the one above which takes power from USB:
https://us.creative.com/p/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-e5

 

[ChristianMX]

So, DAC USB is better than sound cards in audio quality? I'll have to look into those. Thank you! Oh, and maybe Ebay has what you're looking for?

 

[ChristianMX]

I'm assuming the external USB sound cards are those DAC USB devices you're referring to?

 

[Zizo007]

I'm assuming the external USB sound cards are those DAC USB devices you're referring to?

Yes. USB DACs can have better sound quality than sound cards depending on the model.

 

[ChristianMX]

Yes. USB DACs can have better sound quality than sound cards depending on the model.

Looks like I'm getting a USB DAC then lol. Thank you! Thinking about getting this. Includes a amp as well! https://www.schiit.com/products/hel?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpZCl74ru5gIVD_DACh1JIwJ4EAQYBCABEgLLAvD_BwE

 

[Zizo007]

Looks like I'm getting a USB DAC then lol. Thank you! Thinking about getting this. Includes a amp as well! https://www.schiit.com/products/hel?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpZCl74ru5gIVD_DACh1JIwJ4EAQYBCABEgLLAvD_BwE

It seems good, has good reviews but just make sure your headphones are 300ohm and under because its not compatible with 600ohm headphones.