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08-02-2013, 03:41 AM #1

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08-02-2013, 04:08 AM #2

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Originally posted by sotgun

Do sounds card Ex.[You must login or register to view this content.] reduce stress from the CPU?

It can but its actual useage is pretty minimal. If you have onboard sound, you'd be fine to keep it unless you really need a sound card.

08-02-2013, 05:44 AM #3

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Originally posted by sotgun

Do sounds card Ex.[You must login or register to view this content.] reduce stress from the CPU?

Sound cards under $100 are not worth it and you only need one unless you got some crazy custom speakers or deal with high end audio.