P5B integrated audio vs. audigy 2 ZS

[beccabob]

buildin a new gaming system but on a budget. will my sound be better on the integrated sound from a new asus P5B mobo or will i gain an advantage by pulling creative soundblaster audigy 2 zs from existing system?

 

[Meithan]

Personally, I find that the integrated sound on the P5B Deluxe is rather low quality. Get a dedicated sound card if possible.

 

[Crysalis]

onboard is never better than a PCI card. Ever.

 

[Meithan]

onboard is never better than a PCI card. Ever.

Agreed, but sometimes onboard is acceptable to the point where the difference is only noticeable for people with a trained ear.

Here I'm saying that in my personal opinion, the P5B Deluxe onboard sound is not acceptable.

 

[rx7i2]

Yes, get the Audigy 2 ZS in that system, theres no way integrated sound is better than that.

 

[DarkMortar]

...and it may save you a little bit of performance in gaming.