ITX - sound card?

Curunen · 16 Apr 2011 at 21:19

I can't seem to find much info on this, but probably the only thing preventing me from downsizing from matx to itx is the lack of space for a dedicated internal sound card (assuming pcie slot is filled with a video card).

Coming at this from a gaming and music listening perspective (so not keen on sticking with onboard), what are the options? Use an external usb sound card?

I'm not a keen or knowledgable audiophile (read: a bit of a noob at sound equipment), but I am an amateur musician and do like to enjoy good quality sound/music.

gropingmantis · 17 Apr 2011 at 07:25

USB sound card is the way to go I guess unless you can get a mni PCI-e sound card and get a board with a mini PCI-e slot.

edit: doesn't look like they exist sorry.

Stephen B · 17 Apr 2011 at 08:43

if your mobo has optical or digital out how about an external DAC/Headphone amp ?
I have one of these, It also has USB

pick them up new for around £200, 2nd hand ones ocassionally for £150

BlackCoat2k10 · 18 Apr 2011 at 23:46

thats too expensive for most people though, I had seen a mention of an Asus external Sound card and it looked pretty sweet. Just not seen much info on it since.