Yes and with the extra features it comes with, you might say that is is better.
No, you do not need a soundcard to hear sound on a computer or device. Most devices have built-in audio capabilities that allow you to hear sound through speakers or headphones without the need for a separate soundcard.
The SteelSeries external sound cards are all USB-based and simply plug-and-play, for easy installation.
You need either a motherboard that has built-in 5.1 or better capability; if you don't have that, the only alternative is to add a soundcard that has the capability. If you're currently using the onboard sound, you'll have to disable the onboard sound in the BIOS before using the new soundcard.
If the sound does not work, it is possible that the sound card is broken.
The central processing unit sends information to the soundcard, in which the soundcard converts the signals to a form which the speakers can understand. The speakers then also convert that signal into audible sound.
The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi is one of the fastest sound cards available.
the soundcard has defect. or maybe you rebooted your computer improperly. so the function of the soundcard has been affected of improper rebooting
From sound card manufacture website.
PX3's I would say are the est, only because they're universal (which means they work with everything), and because they're Turtle Beach's it means that if you get the DSS or DSS2 you can make them surround sound which is awesome. Next I'd pick the PX21's, then I'd pick the 3D Sigma's, and finally the Siberia's. :)
There are a few different ways. 1. If your machine is a brand-name machine, you can search the manufacturers website for details on how your machine is configured. You should be able to find out what soundcard is in there from them. 2. You can open up the machine & if you dont have an onboard soundcard (a soundcard which is built into the motherboard) remove the soundcard and read the numbers off the chip. Usually the largest chip on the card has the numbers you need. If you are using onboard sound, you will need to find out the make and model of your motherboard and google that to find out what soundcard chipset is used on it. 3. You can download and run software to tell you what is in your machine. I frequently use a freeware program called "unknown device identifier" for this purpose. It will give you information on all the hardware in your pc, including your audio card. I will include a link below.
You hear the in game sound, its a full stereo headset with Xbox 360 Chat integrated. Steelseries produces professional gaming gear and the 5XB being no exception. Crystal clear sound quality and fantastic build quality. I recently purchased one from LIME, could not recommend more!
If the sound card is broke you need to get a new one. Best Buy sells and installs them. Answer: Update sound driver. if face still problem then uninstall and reinstall sound driver.