Onboard Audio Or Audigy 2?

[Akumajou]

Would it be better to use onboard Realtek ALC888 audio on a Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 motherboard instead of a Creative Audigy 2? If so, why?

 

[Athadeus]

Unless you need some of the audio outputs that your MB has that the Audigy 2 does not, I do not see any features or specs that are better about the ALC888 over the Audigy 2. The sound quality should be a little better with the Audigy 2. Using a discrete sound card will draw a tiny bit more power. Other minor considerations are computer weight and airflow.

 

[Xorp]

Audigy 2 by far.