As with any other motherboard with onboard sound, it really depends on what you're going to be doing with the sound. If you're just going to be listening to some songs while working, then it should be fine. However, if you're going to be watching DVDs or playing games with surround sound or 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1 speaker setups, then it would be better off getting a stand-alone card. Hope this helps.