Software surround and headsets

[SleepyTomato]

Not sure if this is the right forum...

I'm choosing between the Gigabyte Z170 UD3 and the Gigabyte Z170 Gaming 5. One of the features of the Gaming 5 is that it includes SoundBlaster X-Fi mB3 software, which includes EAX support. I'll probably be playing a few older games, so I'm wondering if this would actually be worthwhile. I'm also planning on picking up a pair of surround headphones- would the software be redundant then?

 

[DigDog]

it's software - you should be able to get it standalone, without the need to pay extra for the mobo (although, the gaming 5 is a nice mobo, even though the Killer NIC is a waste of money).

i would rather go with the UD3 to be honest.