Advantages of having a sound card

[hyper_piper45]

Hi,

In my last two systems i have always used on-board sound. I currently have the gigabyte ds3 with the on-board sound.

My question is is it worth getting a dedicated sound card. I mainly use my computer for playing games and listening to music.

Will i actually notice a difference? or experience any noticeable performance increases?

Thanks

 

[hyper_piper45]

Any recommendations? Looking for best bang for buck really.

Ps. Do you mean Houghton massive as in houghton in Leicester? don't suppose you went to beauchamp college?