Do you need a sound card?

0	Well, do you? Thanks sound needed card asked Feb 27 '11 at 08:43 Vidbash 46●8●8●12

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No. Most computers come with pretty good onboard sound chips and you will get a pretty good sound by using good quality speakers or headphones.

However, you may want to invest in a sound card because those good speakers or headphones will enable you to experience a better sound experience with a dedicated card. It's also one less thing for the CPU to faff with.

But it really comes down to budget. I would get the good quality speakers or headphones and if you are not happy then get a good sound card because you will get a tinny sound via bad speakers no matter how good the sound input is.

answered Feb 27 '11 at 09:19

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edited Feb 27 '11 at 09:23

One disadvantage though, at least for me, my on-board audio wont work with Linux.

(Feb 27 '11 at 09:31) Luke oX

YEs good surround sound for your computer (like me), works better than great sound card bad speakers

(Feb 27 '11 at 11:29) Saakeman

0	If you want to hear music or Windows sounds yes..... answered Feb 27 '11 at 08:43 Jackster1337 8.5k●178●213●300

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