Maximus vi formula - Onboard audio or sound card?

[Gal.Am]

Hi everyone.

I'm thinking of buying the Maximus vi formula and I was wondering whether I should use the onboard audio or to buy a dedicated sound card. Thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

[Kayn]

Well what is your audio set up?

[raxx]

Are you buying the motherboard because of the onboard audio or is that an extra perk? What is your budget? An alternative to a soundcard or fancy onboard audio would be an external DAC and amp. Just my 2 cents.

[Vague]

What headphones are you running dude?

[Gal.Am]

@Vague & @Kayn: I'm using the Steelseries 7H headphones but most of the time I'm using Logitech Z506 5.1 surround speakers.

 

P.S: I know you probably have something to say about the headphone/speakers but they're not the issue.

The issue is whether the on-board audio on the Maximus VI formula is as good as a desecrate sound card or should I buy a cheaper MB and a sound card (Xonar or something like that).

[EmoRarity]

Since your end points aren't all that great, the onboard will be move then powerful enough

[Skylark]

@Vague & @Kayn: I'm using the Steelseries 7H headphones but most of the time I'm using Logitech Z506 5.1 surround speakers.

 

P.S: I know you probably have something to say about the headphone/speakers but they're not the issue.

The issue is whether the on-board audio on the Maximus VI formula is as good as a desecrate sound card or should I buy a cheaper MB and a sound card (Xonar or something like that).

 

I think the onboard sound will be great for your needs.  Out of curiosity though, why are you interested in the formula over the hero? They have the same soundchip and the extra $100 is essentially only for the armour and water cooling capibility

[EmoRarity]

Word of advice, the end points in a audio chain are the most important. More important than the amp, dac, or file type.

[Vague]

@Vague & @Kayn: I'm using the Steelseries 7H headphones but most of the time I'm using Logitech Z506 5.1 surround speakers.

 

P.S: I know you probably have something to say about the headphone/speakers but they're not the issue.

The issue is whether the on-board audio on the Maximus VI formula is as good as a desecrate sound card or should I buy a cheaper MB and a sound card (Xonar or something like that).

That onboard audio will be more than enough for what you need.

[mr moose]

+1 for onboard, it won't cost you a cent and you can always upgrade everything in your audio solution later if your not happy.

[Gal.Am]

Thank you everyone for your help. I'll be sure to post a Vlog of my build! 

 

@Skylark: I'm planning to use the liquid cooling options and maybe even wc the chipset. I know it's not needed but I can & it looks awesome  B)

[raxx]

Here is the thing about the Formula VI cooling solution on the VRM. It isn't made of copper, so it may cause corrosion. I am not a water cooling expert, but that was my concern. 

[Gal.Am]

@raxx: I know that, I'm planning to get a custom waterblock from EK. The thing is whether I should get the "Hero", it's waterblock and a sound card, or the "Formula", it's waterblock and use the onboard sound.

[EmoRarity]

Use onboard.