Need a good sound card to match these headphones...

Trapp · 02-24-2007, 04:12 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826106328

I'm looking for a sound card that will not limit the performance/quality of these headphones AT ALL, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

**TheMatt** · 02-24-2007, 10:59 PM

Hi,

Depending on your motherboard, even onboard sound will be fine for those headphones. If you have a slightly older board, then look at this sound card, it will be fine.

Trapp · 02-24-2007, 11:41 PM

The current on board audio chip set I have is Realtek ALC883, which I'm unfamiliar with, anyone know whether its good or not?

**koala** · 02-25-2007, 02:03 AM

Realtek onboard sound has improved over the years. As long as you install the correct drivers and don't need professional sound features, it can be just as good as a soundcard for games and music.

ALC883 Specs
Latest ALC883 driver (Realtek HD Audio Driver v1.57 Feb'07)

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Trapp Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2 OS: xp	The current on board audio chip set I have is Realtek ALC883, which I'm unfamiliar with, anyone know whether its good or not?