Onboard sound quality vs. a normal sound card's quality?

[microsoftninja]

I'm planning to build a new machine soon and I'm thinking about getting the Giga Byte GA-7VRXP Motherboard which comes with on-board sound. Before making my purchase I want to know if I'd be able to tell the difference between the on-board sound and a decent sound card like a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz. I listen to mp3s all the time and play games a lot, so sound is pretty important to me. But I'd rather not shell out 60 more dollars if I'm not going to be able to tell the difference. Thanks in advanced.

 

[bozo1]

Use the search function. There was a thread just last week here with dozens of posts on that exact same subject. No need to beat a dead horse again!

 

[microsoftninja]

Originally posted by: bozo1
Use the search function. There was a thread just last week here with dozens of posts on that exact same subject. No need to beat a dead horse again!

Crap, I did a search before I posted this but couldn't find anything. Do you remember the title of the thread?

 

[bozo1]

Try searching for 'onboard'. I'm pretty sure that was in the title of some of the threads.

 

[bunker]

FWIW

I play a lot of games with sound output to a stereo reciever using some decent (Bose) desktop speakers.
I do not consider myself an audiophile in any way, shape or form.

I can't tell the difference between the onboard (creative, same board you're considering) and my SB Live!.

 

[aswedc]

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