Don?t rule out an add-on sound card just because your PC has one built in. We?ll explain why.

A PCIe sound card is an expansion card for your desktop, that can use one of your motherboard's spare PCIe slots. It not only improves audio quality, it also improves audio performance compared to ...

Like M-Audio’s Transit, Creative Technology’s SoundBlaster X-Fi Notebook sound card can transform laptops into audio powerhouses, but it uses the Express Card interface instead of USB.

Stereophile magazine's John Atkinson loved the Asus Xonar Essence ST/STX sound cards. They are, by far, the least expensive way of turning a PC into a genuine high-resolution audio source.

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So, would a sound card really be a significant upgrade in terms of audio quality? Is this thing about electrical noise real? If I'm building a gaming rig, should a sound card be in my budget?

The Essence STX delivers ultra-pure PC sound for audiophiles and purists, at a premium price.