Sound card Vs On Board

[viru]

Hello,

I know a little about computers. But im thinking of geting a sound card. I have onboard sound now. Is it worth it as far as game sounds. Or would I be better of just sticking with on board.
This is that card im thinking of getting has gotten good reviews and I know people that have it and love it.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 70SB088600002 7.1 Channels

''viru''

[Blackened]

Hello,

I know a little about computers. But im thinking of geting a sound card. I have onboard sound now. Is it worth it as far as game sounds. Or would I be better of just sticking with on board.
This is that card im thinking of getting has gotten good reviews and I know people that have it and love it.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 70SB088600002 7.1 Channels

''viru''

Soundcards are generally something people get for FPS and competitive gaming. If you're just looking to play games like GA and MMO's don't waste your money.

[Ederbora]

They are better then on board buy one they are cheap and good

[RivaCom]

Soundcards are generally something people get for FPS and competitive gaming. If you're just looking to play games like GA and MMO's don't waste your money.

That's opinion. I used a onboard 7.1 and thought it sounded great. I actually own the same card your looking at(got it at bestbuy for $160), if you tune it right(tons of options) it sounds hundred time better then on board sound. Even in mmos, there will be sounds you never heard before. +1 also because your cpu is no longer processing sounds, your sound card is, so overall your cpu will be freed up for your game.

[PsychoSimple]

That's opinion. I used a onboard 7.1 and thought it sounded great. I actually own the same card your looking at(got it at bestbuy for $160), if you tune it right(tons of options) it sounds hundred time better then on board sound. Even in mmos, there will be sounds you never heard before. +1 also because your cpu is no longer processing sounds, your sound card is, so overall your cpu will be freed up for your game.

I think you just came close to convincing me to buy that card, good sir. xD

[RivaCom]

The creative series isn't the only decent series, and to add, don't buy it at $160, there are ways to get it much cheaper.

[Bubble]

If you have more then 2 speakers its worth getting a nice sound card. They are fairly inexpensive $100.00 or less for a good one. Makes a much nicer playing environment imo.

[Blackened]

If you have the money and want it, buy it

[PsychoSimple]

I used to have four speakers. I probably would buy it somewhere for around 100$ if I wasn't saving for Christmas.

[RivaCom]

Also check out the For Sale forums over at hardforums.com most of the time you can pick up used items(I bought my CPU from there) for 50% under online prices.