Replacement for onboard sound card ?

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dovakhiin

dovakhiin

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Hi guys,
My onboard sound card on Sabertooth 990fx has stopped working.

I used to have an Asus Xonar DGX but I sold it since I was experiencing a lot of noise when running my second card in Crossfire.

I use sound mainly for gaming on my headphones.

I am confused between these three options-
1) Buy a new Sound card like a Xonar Phoebus or something and hope that the shielding cuts out noise.
2) Buy a USB Dac/Soundcard to run my headphone.
3) Try my luck with buying a cheap internal soundcard

Please advise. I am leaning towards option 2.

My current headset is not all that great. It's a CMStorm 5.1 gaming headset, but I do plan on upgrading to a better set next time possibly a mid-range Sennheiser or AudioTechnica.
 
Thanks guys,
@Rockfella, Thanks, I was just about to ask for recommendations.

DAC looks good but I also need an input for my microphone jack. I think headset also is a little expensive for me. Let's say I have a total budget of 15k for both sound card and headset. Can you recommend something which fits my budget?

I use this PC only for gaming and a little development. Good positional audio and sound stage is the main requirement and attached microphone would be a good addition.

I guess moving this thread to Audio Zone would be better.

I'm considering these headsets ATH-AD700 and pc-320 -

http://www.proaudiohome.com/Headpho...e-open-back-Headphone?sort=p.price&order=DESC
http://www.flipkart.com/sennheiser-...+320&ref=93b6ef08-06c4-4b22-b816-a1ee2116a763
 
I have not heard the AD700, multiple reviews state M50 is very neutral and balanced! IMO M50>AD700.
dovakhiin said:
Thanks guys,
@Rockfella, Thanks, I was just about to ask for recommendations.

DAC looks good but I also need an input for my microphone jack. I think headset also is a little expensive for me. Let's say I have a total budget of 15k for both sound card and headset. Can you recommend something which fits my budget?

I use this PC only for gaming and a little development. Good positional audio and sound stage is the main requirement and attached microphone would be a good addition.

I guess moving this thread to Audio Zone would be better.

I'm considering these headsets ATH-AD700 and pc-320 -

http://www.proaudiohome.com/Headpho...e-open-back-Headphone?sort=p.price&order=DESC
http://www.flipkart.com/sennheiser-pc-320/p/itmdayvqzevvyncg?pid=ACCDAYUJ2RBSBMT4&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=sennheiser pc 320&ref=93b6ef08-06c4-4b22-b816-a1ee2116a763
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Thanks for th reply. I ended up buying an ASUS Xonar U7 USB sound card. I'm still using my old headphones for now.
 
Rockfella said:
It is not available in India yet.
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I had mailed FIIO and they said they can sell it directly to me via AliExpress. Price is 6K+ (INR). I am not sure how long will it take for them to deliver to me. Though I am sure the warranty won't be a problem as they are themselves selling this to me.

Any idea what the price in India would be?

Do you recommend any good (or maybe better) alternative at this price range, FIIO or other brand?

edit: I am asking this because I assume you are one of the store owners.
 
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