On-board sound ---> lower frame rates?

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Sumedh

Hey all,

I currently have on-board sound, and am planning to get a sound card.

I am quite new to this, and so was wondering if the lack of hardware
acceleration would be causing my frame rates to drop.

In short, will my frame rates improve if I get a sound card? I dont
know how on-board sound works. Is there any actual hardware? Or is it
just emulated in software?

How much impact, if any will it make to gaming?

Thanks!
 
I currently have on-board sound, and am planning to get a sound card.

I am quite new to this, and so was wondering if the lack of hardware
acceleration would be causing my frame rates to drop.
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That all depends what onboard sound you currently have and what games
you are playing.
 
Hi,
have a read. .

Tom's Hardware Guide - Sound Can Be Hazardous for Games
http://www6.tomshardware.com/game/20030405/index.html
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I'd love to know how my Realtek AC97 does compared to my old SBLive
Value. I'd hate to buy a new sound card just to get an extra 1 percent
or less performance in games. I'm using the onboard sound now because
it's clean, easy, and works well for me. I mean one less PCI slot
taken, less heat, less mess inside is good.

I just wish they'd tested against some older soundcards like many
people now have vs. the onboard sound.

BYW, my MB is a Gigabyte 8SQ800U.



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if OB sound uses CPU cycles wouldn't that make sence, + when 4.1 6.1 is enabled.. got to be more
 
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