Sound Cards

All computers that can play audio already have sound cards. However, not all PCs come equipped with sound cards that can produce the type of audio you want. If you use a computer as a home theater, music player, or gaming system, it is ideal to have the capability for 5.1 surround sound. 5.1 means there are five speakers and one subwoofer.

Sound cards send different audio signals to each of the five speakers, so the speakers all play a different portion of the overall sound. Rather than simply hearing the audio from a computer, a listener becomes immersed in whatever is playing. This intensifies the video gaming experience and enhances your enjoyment of music and movies.

Sound Card Features to Look for

If you plan on using a computer to record or play music, consider purchasing a sound card with MIDI. MIDI is a standard for connecting electronic musical instruments. Having MIDI is especially helpful to musicians who like to write and record their own songs. With the right software programs and a sound card with MIDI, it is possible for one musician to play five different instruments (one at a time) and then overlap the recordings together to make one song on the computer.

Other important sound card specifications include whether or not the card has a microphone plug, and the operating systems that can read the card. It is especially important to check this latter detail if you are using an older operating system. Some of the newer sound cards only work with newer operating systems. Here at Newegg, we have dozens of sound cards that can transform your computer into a state-of-the-art stereo system. Our electronics are sold at discounted prices, so you will find quality products at great values on our website.

Bestselling Sound Cards Reviews:

Leander

8/7/2024 10:44:51 AM

Great sound

“ Straight out of the package it's a good sound card clearly improving the onboard sound chips, and for the tweakers there are tons of options. ”

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System

Alex D.

2/28/2024 9:40:40 AM

Good sound card for the price

“ If you're looking for a good sound card for daily tasks and some gaming this is a great card for that ”

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Sound Card with 5.1 Discrete and Virtual Surround, Scout Mode, SmartComms Kit for PC

David P.

1/24/2024 11:06:49 PM

Outstanding service and product.

“ sound quality is superb due to all the options. ”

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System

Randy C.

11/24/2023 9:32:49 PM

huge improvement over the soundcard that was installed from Dell

“ This card was very easy to install and get running and made a huge improvement in the sound and versatility of my computer as a music player and is worth the money. ”

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Sound Card with 5.1 Discrete and Virtual Surround, Scout Mode, SmartComms Kit for PC

Anonymous

3/17/2023 7:49:53 AM

Pretty nice!

“ Overall,I really enjoy it. I hardly ever have to turn my volume up past 20 now as the combo of this card with the headphones I got are very loud, very bright and extremely crisp sounding. ”

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System

Tomas

3/15/2023 1:46:44 PM

Nice

“ This sound card has really expanded the sound quality of my Creative Pebble speakers that I have. ”

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System

Donna D - Flint, MI

3/7/2023 7:33:31 AM

Great Sound; easy to set up

“ Sounds are great now. I hear bass- which I haven't for almost three years ”

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX PCIe 5.1 Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp

Andre Janssen