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Was looking into getting new headphones as well. I want to spend around a 100 but could go a bit more

 

Take the $50 you were going to waste on a sound card and spend all $150 on headphones. What country do you live in?

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Hey guys,

I've heard about the glory of getting a discrete audio card. I'm not a big sound guy but I do enjoy nice clean audio when gaming and listening to music. I'm wanting to know of its worth it to spend $50 on a sound card when I mostly game on my rig and most importantly, which one to get.

Thanks guys!

P.S. I use headphones not speakers

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Hey guys,

I've heard about the glory of getting a discrete audio card. I'm not a big sound guy but I do enjoy nice clean audio when gaming and listening to music. I'm wanting to know of its worth it to spend $50 on a sound card when I mostly game on my rig and most importantly, which one to get.

Thanks guys!

P.S. I use headphones not speakers

 

You don't need a sound card. Buy better headphones first. I invite you to read the audio FAQ.

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You don't need a sound card. Buy better headphones first. I invite you to read the audio FAQ.

We don't know what headphones the OP has?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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Was looking into getting new headphones as well. I want to spend around a 100 but could go a bit more

 

Take the $50 you were going to waste on a sound card and spend all $150 on headphones. What country do you live in?

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Unless he has some LCD-2's or HE-500's or some other end-game headphone, there's always room to upgrade.

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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Was looking into getting new headphones as well. I want to spend around a 100 but could go a bit more

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

 

 

I know that.

 

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Ah, you can probably pick up some HD 558's or AD700x (if you have a big head).

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I know that.

That was for the OP. For some reason it still notified you. 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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