Head Phones, USB, Jacks, and a soundcard.

[cementshoes]

My microphone jack on the back of my mobo is faulty so instead of replacing the mobo i have 2 options.
Buy a USB headset w/ microphone, or buy a jack headphone with a new soundcard. The soundcard would probably only be about 30 dollars. My question is will I get the same quality sound as onboard w/ a USB headset, or would I be better off buying the soundcard.

 

[Trotter]

I have a USB headset, and it sounds pretty good. A sound card would give you better quality with a good set of headphones, of course.

 

[CrazeD]

I have a 30$ Logitech USB headset and it's awesome.