Thanks for the very detailed post as always. Now that I will have a pc connected to the living room PC, the ps3 will become redundant. So I can just use the TV's DAC, that's not a problem. I don't even mind switching either as I game very rarely on it.
I suppose the 'ideal setup' you started your post off with would be the best option. Seems like I'm going to get more bang for my buck that way too.
Is it actually possible to set this up without an amplifier? Using a splitter so that the speakers are connected to the TV and the soundcard at the same time? Or do I have to use an amplifier because the speakers are not powered externally?
If no, what kind of amp would you recommend that would maintain the quality of a ~$100 soundcard and ~$200 2.1 speaker system?
If you have a sound card the sound devices need to be plugged into that. A usb headset will use the intergrated sound. (As far as I know).
I suppose the 'ideal setup' you started your post off with would be the best option. Seems like I'm going to get more bang for my buck that way too.
Is it actually possible to set this up without an amplifier? Using a splitter so that the speakers are connected to the TV and the soundcard at the same time? Or do I have to use an amplifier because the speakers are not powered externally?
If no, what kind of amp would you recommend that would maintain the quality of a ~$100 soundcard and ~$200 2.1 speaker system?
(03-15-2014, 07:00 AM)teh_speleegn_polease Wrote: And yet, it seems to have a USB connector. How will that work with the sound card I'm getting? I assume I could disable on-board audio, would that make the headphones work through the sound card even through they are USB? I'm sorry if I am being dumb, but I'm not exactly very knowledgeable about sound systems...
If you have a sound card the sound devices need to be plugged into that. A usb headset will use the intergrated sound. (As far as I know).