Would it improve quality?
- Thread starter TomProx
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I dont actually own a sound card at the moment, was looking to buy one.
I use my Motherboard, ( http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-390-GI )
I was hoping you'd recommend me one also, cheers.
Yes, yes it would.
Do you use it for mainly gaming, music, films or all of the above?
What is your budget.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-015-AS&groupid=701&catid=11&subcat=
That is a good entry level soundcard.
Has an inbuilt headphone amp too which is handy.
A good way to dip your toes into better audio.
Shudders at the thought of going back to onboard audio.
Do you use it for mainly gaming, music, films or all of the above?
What is your budget.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-015-AS&groupid=701&catid=11&subcat=
That is a good entry level soundcard.
Has an inbuilt headphone amp too which is handy.
A good way to dip your toes into better audio.
Shudders at the thought of going back to onboard audio.
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I'd use it primarily for gaming, but listen to music also
My budget is around 60-70 pound.
But I'll buy that one for now, to try out
I'd use it primarily for gaming, but listen to music also
My budget is around 60-70 pound.
But I'll buy that one for now, to try out
Yeah that soundcard seems fine and then possible save up for some decent headphones if you find you're still looking for better sound
As above, as DGX would be a worthwhile upgrade over the onboard audio you have, I'd imagine. I don't really know how good VIA's onboard audio solutions are. I wouldn't expect they are as good as Realtek's better offerings.
Ultimately though, it's down to the user. People have different experiences. Some find a dedicated sound card better than any onboard audio, while others find onboard just as good a dedicated sound card, except the high end ones.
Ultimately though, it's down to the user. People have different experiences. Some find a dedicated sound card better than any onboard audio, while others find onboard just as good a dedicated sound card, except the high end ones.
I wouldn't expect night and day changes with a cheapish headset but it certainly wouldn't get any worse hehe
Do you think that just purchasing a new headset would make the sound quality better?
I'd use it primarily for gaming, but listen to music also
My budget is around 60-70 pound.
But I'll buy that one for now, to try out
Given your budget, a Xonar DX would be a very good purchase. It's a great sound card. However, given your current headset, it's rather pointless spending £60 on a sound card for use with a £30 headset. The headset or headphones play a larger part in the overall sound quality than a sound card upgrade will. £60 headset and a £30 sound card theoretically would provide better sound quality than £60 sound card and £30 headset.
There are two ways to look at it. You could either get a DGX to match your current headset, or you could spend £60 and get a DX, then upgrade the headset at a later date. If you have no intention of getting a "better" headset, then I'd just go with a DGX.
Hmm I'm not sure what to do, maybe just get a better headset now? Then at a later date get the DX?
Not entirely sure you'll get a much better headset with noticeable improvements unless you go a bit higher with the budget but others might be able to help.
The DGX seems like a good start and then save up a little for a better headset or headphones + external mic which seems to be better value for money when sound quality is the main aim.
The DGX seems like a good start and then save up a little for a better headset or headphones + external mic which seems to be better value for money when sound quality is the main aim.
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Something with a built-in amp