Where can I find how well can my PC and laptop work with higher impendence headphones?
Onboard audio should work fine with most headphones nowadays, there are just a few to stay away from in that instance. For the most part, a lot of the headphones on the budget end of the spectrum are sensitive and fairly easy to drive. It also just depends on how hard you'd like to push them.
Although, normally how you tell is by reading the data sheet for your onboard audio. It should list a rated output for a few relative impedances, and you can use that information to decide whether it'll sufficiently power the headphone. There are power calculators to help for reference, just don't take them for fact.
Also, I'd recommend against the HD599. It's not a spectacular headphone. Massively overpriced, and an underperformer by todays standards. In its place, I'd suggest:
$100-$200
HiFiMan HE400SE (C+)
Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro / TYGR 300R (C)
$200-$350
AKG K612 Pro (B-)
Audio Technica ATH-R70x (B-)
$350-$500
HiFiMan Sundara (B)
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