Sound card!!

[ravihadz]

greetings,

i am a first timer putting together a 4th gen i7 (4770k) pc. I will be using the Asus maximus vi extreme motherboard for it. The  Motherboard does not come with the supreme fx sound functions like the other ROG motherboards. My question is do I need to buy a separate sound card or the integrated sound is sufficient. The board has a built in optical out which I am most likely to use. 

 

will the audio be good without the secondary sound card (i.e. will i have 7.1 support) or do i have to buy another one; if i do which one?(am not looking to spend too much on something like asus phoebus ). I would be glad to get any tips and suggestions on other aspects as well..

 

SPECS: 

CPU: 4770 k

Cooler: NZXT kraken X60

MOBO: Asus maximus vi extreme

RAM: 16 gb (8*2 1866 mhz) Corsair vengeance 

GPU: Evga GTX 770 sc

PSU: Corsair CX750M

Case: NZXT phantom 820

samsung 840 series 120 gb ssd

 

Thank you.

[WhatARoaster]

This really depends on how much of an audiophile you are.

But id suggest go for the best Xonar card you can afford.

[ANIMAL_ORIGIN]

This really depends on how much of an audiophile you are.

But id suggest go for the best Xonar card you can afford.

Agreed!

[ANIMAL_ORIGIN]

I cannot understand why they left out the SupremeFX cluster though!

[fishymamba]

I cannot understand why they left out the SupremeFX cluster though!

Maybe because if you are spending that much money on a motherboard they are expecting you to get a high end sound card. 

[WhatARoaster]

I cannot understand why they left out the SupremeFX cluster though!

 

 

Maybe because if you are spending that much money on a motherboard they are expecting you to get a high end sound card. 

 

 

Nah because its a more OC orientated mobo, opposed to being more gaming orientated, hence they bailed on the audio.

[ravihadz]

How about this card: 

ASUS Xonar DSX PCI Express Soundcard

http://www.scorptec....47950-xonar-dsx

[fishymamba]

 

How about this card: 

ASUS Xonar DSX PCI Express Soundcard

http://www.scorptec....47950-xonar-dsx

 

 

That is a pretty low end card, I would go for at least a Xonar DX.

[ravihadz]

ok thank you guys!! would be looking to the sonar dx

[Eethan]

What speakers are you going to be using? Honestly, motherboards have (subjectively) decent onboard sound regardless, they have for some years.  I'd say unless you're picking up an order far away or delivery is combined, build your build and if you're not happy, pay the extra. And depending on your budget, the Asus Xonar Essence STX got crazy good reviews (although probably a little too expensive) - it was my pick until I decided to go with an all Audioengine configuration. Creative are also decent.

[swifty7]

I have the Creative Titanium HD and so far I love the sound,  the drivers work beautifully. 

[ravihadz]

What speakers are you going to be using? Honestly, motherboards have (subjectively) decent onboard sound regardless, they have for some years.  I'd say unless you're picking up an order far away or delivery is combined, build your build and if you're not happy, pay the extra. And depending on your budget, the Asus Xonar Essence STX got crazy good reviews (although probably a little too expensive) - it was my pick until I decided to go with an all Audioengine configuration. Creative are also decent.

i will be using razer chimaera 5.1   thus is connected via an optical cable.