Making use of old server pc, no onboard audio?

[whatishacks]

I have an old dual xeon e5 2670 system that I've thrown a GPU into so i can game with my wife.

 

the only issue is, there is no onboard audio on the motherboard, so she can't use headphones/mic.

 

How can i solve this problem?  Is there anything I can use in order to connect a headset with a mic and headphone wire?

 

thanks!

[Eigenvektor]

You could try a USB headset/speaker/microphone or if you have available slots you could install a sound card like in the good old days before onboard sound was a thing

[Guest]

Add a cheap sound card ?

[mitchell2380]

I have had the same problem I have a DL365 g5 server from HP it is a rack mount, i had the same problem. just use a sound card 

 

[whatishacks]

13 minutes ago, Eigenvektor said:

You could try a USB headset/speaker/microphone or if you have available slots you could install a sound card like in the good old days before onboard sound was a thing

Is there much difference with the usb sound card adapters or the actual sound card? I see these usb sound cards for as cheap as $5

[Eigenvektor]

1 minute ago, whatishacks said:

Is there much difference with the usb sound card adapters or the actual sound card? I see these usb sound cards for as cheap as $5

I haven't used a sound card in ages, because pretty much any modern PC has onboard sound. So I suppose the main reason they might be more expensive is that their sales are rather limited these days. I'm sure there are differences in quality, but that is rather hard to determine based on price alone. You'd have to find some reviews. But for gaming I think either should be fine.