I'm not an audiophile at all: just looking to plug in some stereo headphones for gaming.
I've got a choice between the onboard audio (Realtek S1200A on my Asus TUF X570-PRO) or I have an option to use a Creative BlasterX "7.1" USB dongle that I have lying around - it was from an old HTPC that I wanted to run a dedicated line out to an amp a year ago, but now it is surplus.
The rest of the kit, if it makes a difference:
I have an old set of Logitech 5.1 speakers plugged into the rear (onboard audio) sockets that I use very, very occasionally, but it's a small room and normally on headphones.
For recreational use (gaming/music), the headset I'm using is a Sony WH-H910N - wired when gaming and on Bluetooth if I'm just listening to music nearby.
Is there likely to be any benefit of using the Creative Dongle instead of the onboard?
Forget about any telephony use: I also have a Plantronics SAVI440 DECT headset when I'm working - I have the USB on a switch, so I can turn the camera+DECT units off outside of office hours.
I've got a choice between the onboard audio (Realtek S1200A on my Asus TUF X570-PRO) or I have an option to use a Creative BlasterX "7.1" USB dongle that I have lying around - it was from an old HTPC that I wanted to run a dedicated line out to an amp a year ago, but now it is surplus.
The rest of the kit, if it makes a difference:
I have an old set of Logitech 5.1 speakers plugged into the rear (onboard audio) sockets that I use very, very occasionally, but it's a small room and normally on headphones.
For recreational use (gaming/music), the headset I'm using is a Sony WH-H910N - wired when gaming and on Bluetooth if I'm just listening to music nearby.
Is there likely to be any benefit of using the Creative Dongle instead of the onboard?
Forget about any telephony use: I also have a Plantronics SAVI440 DECT headset when I'm working - I have the USB on a switch, so I can turn the camera+DECT units off outside of office hours.
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