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onboard or soundcard

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tshontikidis

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I am looking to get some 5.1 speakers. As of right now I am using headphones and onboard. I have a AA8-DuraMAX which says it supports 7.1 with S/PDIF in and out. I do not really know what that is but the bottom line should I get a soundcard as well as the speakers or can my onboard handle.

I am looking at Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro because right now it has a 100 dollar mail-in rebate at newegg. What would be the pros of the soundcard over the onboard.

In the end do I really want to make the big dollar jump. I have been using nice headphones for my gaming needs and I mostly have my music on my laptop. Will I really see a difference with a soundcard and speakers. Should I make the jump?
 
The main difference will be in the games, as most games now use EAX of some version of another.
 
I hope so!!!! when i get home from work I will have a new audigy2 zs platinum pro and evga 7800gtx to play with :):):):)!!!!

I am waiting for the logitech 7450's (i believe) the wireless speaker set, to go on sale.
 
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