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    Dell Vostro Sound card and gaming?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jmonegro, Oct 21, 2007.

  1. jmonegro

    jmonegro Notebook Enthusiast

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    I mostly game with headphones, and since I'm looking to buy a pair, I would like to know if I buy USB Headphones (which come with like, their own sound card) or standard ones (that use the computer's soundcard). Is the Dell Vostro 1500 sound card good enough for gaming? Or should I get USB headphones?
     
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    As long as you're not getting any unwanted headphone jack noise, the Vostro's built-in sound card should do. You'll get better quality sound with an external sound card, though I've read some complaints of delayed sound with external cards. :confused2:
     
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    swarmer, Oct 21, 2007
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