Would a new soundcard sound better over motherboard sound?

Question

I am thinking of getting a Creative Audigy 4 sound card, and I was wondering if there would be an audible difference between sound produced by that versus my motherboard sound. Not technically a difference, but a real, audible difference.

Thanks!

Answer 1

maybe, but unless you upgrade or have a good sound system to project the music, it will have minimal gains.

Answer 2

Lordy, YES! I play quite a few DVD's on my comp while the other family members are in the LR watching boob tube. I bought SB Live! 5.1 and a set of $100 5.1 speakers and the difference was AMAZING! Even gamers will tell you this.

Answer 3

It depends on what you want to do with it.
With games, you get a few extra frames because the sound card offloads some work.
But to me its not worth it. If you have a sound card, use it.
If not, just settle for the mobo card. they AC97 cards are pretty decent.

When it comes to sound, I cant tell the difference in my $200 speakers.
Have fun!

Answer 4

no ... get a good set of speakers .... if u have 5000$ speakers u might notice a difference upgrading to an audigy ... i would say only go to a high-end soundcard if u need its other features or connectivity options ...

Answer 5

first which speaker do u have ..... if your speakers are good like antec lansing mx-5021 then a audigy will make a difference...

Answer 6

depends what your onboard is.. Most of the time yes. Gives you more flexibility too..

Answer 7

Ohhhhh yes. By FAR!

:)

Answer 8

thinks so

Answer 9

yes it would, I think....