Soundcard or onboard?

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I am starting to look at upgrading my old 2500K system, maybe go to an 8700K or the like. One thing I have always moved over is my sound card (an old SB XFi Fatality) which is a PCI based card with an 5.25" front connection bay. With the move to a new MB I realise this won't fit anymore, and to be honest it is old and I don't think the Windows 10 drivers are too good. I have always shyed away from using the onboard sound but believe that they have vastly improved. DO you recommend I get a sound card, or just use the onboard? I am prepared to pay a bit more for a board with good onboard sound if it means that I don't need a new soundcard. I just use my PC for gaming (Diablo III, ElderScrolls online, Skyrim so nothing majorly taxing) and listening to music. I am by no means an audiophile but I obvioulsy don't want to make an obvious downshift when upgrading

Thanks!

Chris
 
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