Speaker to PC connection advice - USB or optical

[FuriousFrankie]

I'm looking to purchase a pair of active speakers to use with my PC for gaming and listening to music. I'm thinking of going for these speakers - Klipsch R-41PM powered speakers.

What I would be really grateful for is some advice on what would be the best way to connect them to my PC in order to get the best sound? Would it be use the USB audio connection or use the optical connection? For info I have an Asus Gene VIII motherboard which supports optical.

Also, if I was to purchase a sound card (like the creative soundblaster ae5) would that improve the quality of sound if using the optical connection? Am I right in thinking a sound card wouldn't be of help if using the USB connection? For info, I don't use headphones just speakers.

Many thanks in advance for the advice/help!

 

[FuriousFrankie]

Ah ok, thanks for the advice!

One last Q - Am I right in thinking that using one of the digital connections (either USB or optical) would be the best way of getting the best sound from the speakers or is another form of connection even better?

Sorry if there is an obvious answer - I'm new to the sound side of PCs!

 

[FuriousFrankie]

Ok great, thanks very much for your help!