MSI gaming MOBO

[ryan2492]

i purchased an MSI z97 gaming mobo, should i get a sound card ontop of that? i use studio grade monitors so i want the best sound possible, no budget

 

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler  ($31.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($332.27 @ Amazon) 

Case: Thermaltake VN10001W2N ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($38.50 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($21.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1054.70

[Pugs501]

Which MSI Z97 Gaming Motherboard? 3, 5, 7, 9AC?

[ryan2492]

Which MSI Z97 Gaming Motherboard? 3, 5, 7, 9AC?

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[FruitBasketSilex]

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Nice choice, I have that as well.

This would probably be better answered in the audio section.

[Pugs501]

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WELCOME TO USB 3.0 HAVEN!

Also do you have a Monitor already?

Also do you NEED a Sound Card?

[ryan2492]

WELCOME TO USB 3.0 HAVEN!

Also do you have a Monitor already?

Also do you NEED a Sound Card?

yea i have a pair of alesis monitor one mk2's, as for needing a soundcard i just want to make sure i have the best sound possible 

[Pugs501]

yea i have a pair of alesis monitor one mk2's, as for needing a soundcard i just want to make sure i have the best sound possible 

I think you'll be fine

can you find out which Alesis monitors you have specifically

[ryan2492]

I think you'll be fine

can you find out which Alesis monitors you have specifically

monitor one mk2's

[Pugs501]

monitor one mk2's

I think those are speakers

[ryan2492]

I think those are speakers

http://www.alesis.com/monitors      it's the last pair on the list

[Pugs501]

http://www.alesis.com/monitors      it's the last pair on the list

Sorry but WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS SHIT!  Why are these called MONITORS!

HUH

 

Sorry @ryan2492 but what!?

when you said you want a new one you mean that or a Monitor Screen?

[ryan2492]

Sorry but WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS SHIT!  Why are these called MONITORS!

HUH

 

Sorry @ryan2492 but what!?

when you said you want a new one you mean that or a Monitor Screen?

studio audio monitors shouldve been more clear lol

[ryan2492]

WELCOME TO USB 3.0 HAVEN!

Also do you have a Monitor already?

Also do you NEED a Sound Card?

TOTALLY  misread this, i do have a screen monitor, yes, thought you were referring to audio monitors 

[Pugs501]

TOTALLY  misread this, i do have a screen monitor, yes, thought you were referring to audio monitors 

That is what I didn't get

Welp that's out of my field