PCCstudent

I run direct from my PC's mobo (no sound card) to a audio amp to some decent speakers (including sub) am I really missing anything by not having a discrete sound card?

Daney

I don't think there is a HUGE difference unless you're running 5.1//7.1 surround sound speakers; otherwise it's not noticeable (afaik, but I've never tried both).

Make sure you have good speakers too, or again, it will be difficult to gain the extra sound power.

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PCCstudent

Good news as purchases that end up being not needed don't sit well +rep.

tUDJ

Analogue or digital out of the motherboard? Which amp? Which speakers?

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aaronman

I don't really know where you heard that. Having a good sound card will make just as big of a difference in mono as it will in 7.1.

If you have good speakers, discerning ears and/or if you game you will notice a huge difference with a good sound card.

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PCCstudent

They are some 3 way 50w desktop speakers (Audiosource) with a sub and the amp is just a RCA bargin (probably didn't cost over 200.00) And I just input my mobos output to one of the external inputs,deffinetly not home theatre quality.