Sound Cards & Video Capture
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Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 HDR10 Capture Card$469Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
Creative Sound BlasterX AE-7 7.1 PCI-E Sound Card$329Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
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Creative Sound Blaster X G1 Portable Soundcard with Headphone Amplifier$59Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
Creative Sound Blaster E5 High Resolution USB DAC & Soundcard$559Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Hi-Res PCIe Gaming Sound Card$199Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
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Creative Sound Blaster ZxR Pcle Soundcard with Control$349Ships in 2-3 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
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StarTech PCIe Video Capture Card - HDMI, VGA, DVI, and Component$479Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 USB Sound Card$129Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
Audio-Technica ATR2USB 3.5 mm to USB Audio Adapter$29Ships in 2-3 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
StarTech High Resolution VGA to Composite or S-Video Converter$183.87Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
StarTech VGA to HDMI Portable Adapter Converter w/ USB Power & Audio$99.87Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
StarTech USB 3.0 Capture Device for VGA Video - 1080p 60fps$399Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
StarTech USB 3.0 Capture Device for DVI Video - 1080p 60fps$399Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
StarTech USB to Audio Converter External SPDIF Sound Card$69Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
StarTech HD PCIe capture card HDMI VGA DVI component 1080P 60 FPS$479Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability -
StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card$77.87Ships in 2-5 daysCheck In-Store Availability
Sound cards provide higher quality sound by delivering more power to headphones (particularly useful when using high impedance headphones in the 25+ ohms range).
When headphones are low impedance (most normal headphones), a sound card will provide a "fuller" sound. The listening experience is noticeably better, depending on the headphones and the individual.
Do I really need a sound card?
For everyday users, most likely, no.
Sound cards are for enthusiast gamers or audiophiles. They make highs crisper and lows smoother. When paired with the right headphones, it's easier to distinguish sounds, which includes directionality (this can help you hear footsteps in-game).
Sound cards help you immerse you in the sounds of games and movies.
