S/PDIF out

[dichkaun]

Hi,
Does it matter whether the S/PDIF out comes from a sound card or from the motherboard?
Thanks,
~dich

 

[rikhav]

Hi,
Does it matter whether the S/PDIF out comes from a sound card or from the motherboard?
Thanks,
~dich

I guess it will be the same thing.
I mean when you say S/PIDIF out from the motherboard it means it has a onboard sound card

 

[dichkaun]

yes something like one:
Newegg.com - ASUS P5K PRO LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

 

[rikhav]

yes something like one:
Newegg.com - ASUS P5K PRO LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

This motherboard has onboard sound and video card. So basically you cant have a digital out from a motherboard without a sound card
So in short its from the sound card but only thing is that its onboard and not an add-on soundcard

 

[klone]

not really, both serve the same function. you may buy an additional sound card and use both or disable one. if you are particular about the audio processor, this mb i beleive has a regular 192khz/24bit Azalia processor, with 8 channels, jack sensing and multi streaming features. if you buy a sound card be sure you buy something better (creative, auzen, turtle beach etc.) infact asus xonar is recieving high acclaim, and that could be a good hardware marraige for you asus mb.

gluck

k

 

[dichkaun]

makes sense.
Thanks for the info guys.