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Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 Hi-res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card with Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp and Audio Control Module
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Hi-res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card with Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp and Audio Control Module
£199.98 (incl. VAT)
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EPOS GSX 1000 USB Gaming Audio DAC Amplifier with Sennhiser Surround Sound 7.1 (1000237)
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7.1 surround sound through Binaural Rendering Engine, Precise control of your sound with a dedicated DAC chip, Compatible with both PC and MAC® with all 2-jack analog headsets, 2 years warranty
£198.95 £160.00 (incl. VAT)
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SteelSeries GameDAC Certified Hi-Res gaming DAC and amp for PS4 and PC (PC/PS4 61370)
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Certified Hi-Res DAC and amp for gaming, Audiophile-grade ESS Sabre DAC, Hi-Res Audio certified with support for 96 kHz / 24-bit audio, Compatible with all headphones and gaming headsets PC/PS4
£109.99 £94.99 (incl. VAT)
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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX V2 Upgradable Hi-res 5.1 PCI-e Sound Card with SmartComms Kit
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With Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2, enjoy an easy upgradable solution to enhance your computer's audio. The sound card is capable of delivering high-fidelity playback resolution of up to 24-bit / 192 kHz at 120 dB DNR, giving you a huge performance boost to your computer's sound-bringing out the best in your music, movies, and games!
£49.98 £44.99 (incl. VAT)
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Creative SoundblasterX G6 Hi-Res Gaming DAC and USB Sound Card (PC/PS4/XBOX/Switch)
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Creative SoundblasterX G6 Hi-Res Gaming DAC and USB Sound Card, works cross-platform, great surround sound, Xamp headphone amplifier
£104.99 (incl. VAT)
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Creative Sound BlasterX G1 External USB Sound Card (70SB171000000)
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7.1 Portable Sound Card with Headphone Amplifier, Instantly Upgrade Your Headset Performance
£37.99 (incl. VAT)
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£129.98 (incl. VAT)
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ASUS Xonar SE 5.1 PCI-E gaming sound card with 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res Audio
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192kHz/24-bit 5.1-channel playback and 300ohm headphone amp for enhanced bass and clear detailed sound, Hi-fidelity and immersive sound with a 116dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
£35.95 (incl. VAT)
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Asus Strix SOAR 7.1 PCI-E Sound Card (90YB00J0-M1UA00)
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Strix Soar Gaming Sound card. Features rich, immersive, and clear sound with an incredible 116dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and a 600ohm headphone amplifier for deep, tight bass.
£69.95 (incl. VAT)
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£19.98 £17.99 (incl. VAT)
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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Black PCI-e RGB Gaming Sound Card
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Hi-res PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with RGB Lighting, Dolby Digital Live, and DTS Encoding
£129.98 (incl. VAT)
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£34.98 (incl. VAT)
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ASUS 7.1 STRIX RAID DLX PCIe gaming sound card set with an audiophile-grade DAC and 124dB SNR
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ASUS STRIX RAID DLX 7.1 PCIe gaming sound card set with an audiophile-grade DAC and 124dB SNR
£161.99 (incl. VAT)
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ASUS Xonar U7 MK2 Sound card, Hi-Speed USB
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Portable USB sound card with 7.1 surround channels, 192 kHz / 24 bit HD sound, integrated headphone amplifier and 114 dB SNR, Mk2 for Windows 10 compatibility
£79.99 (incl. VAT)
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Asus Xonar AE 7.1 PCI-E Gaming Sound Card (90YA00P0-M0UA00)
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7.1 PCIe gaming sound card with:, 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio quality, 150ohm headphone amp, high-quality DAC, and exclusive EMI back plate
£49.99 (incl. VAT)
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Creative Sound Blaster Z SE High-performance PCI-e Gaming and Entertainment Sound Card and DAC
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High-performance PCI-e Gaming and Entertainment Sound Card and DAC
£79.99 (incl. VAT)
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Creative Sound BlasterX H3 Black PC Gaming Headset (70GH034000000)
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Creative Sound BlasterX Gaming Series H3 Analog Stereo Headset, with 40mm Drivers, Detachable Mic, Folding Design, Black
£33.95 (incl. VAT)
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Upgrade Your Audio with Sound Cards

In order to fully appreciate content on your PC, as it was meant to be enjoyed, top quality sound is paramount. When you’re listening to your favourite music, a dedicated sound card for your PC will reveal a rich level of detail and clarity that’s bound to enhance your enjoyment. Likewise, if you’re a keen gamer or film buff, there’s nothing better than the potent combination of crisp, colourful visuals and high fidelity audio to bring the experience to life. Most PC motherboards include an integrated sound card, but, to achieve superior audio fidelity and unlock the potential of your set-up, the best step you can take is to upgrade your sound card. Browse our variety of PC soundcards today and revel in crystal-clear audio for your music, games, and movies.

Varieties of Sound Card

There is a comprehensive range for you to choose from at Overclockers UK, including PCI express and PCI sound cards, and external USB soundcards. PCI and PCIe models slot into your motherboard, bypassing the integrated sound and offering greater audio performance, and come in various channel configurations. A 2.0 sound card refers to a stereo output, 2.1 means stereo plus a sub-woofer, whilst 5.1 and 7.1 models are full surround sound cards. The digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) is a fundamental component of a soundcard; in short, the higher quality the DAC, the better the audio. DACs are what convert the digital audio file on your computer into an analogue voltage, or current signal, so that it may be played through speaker or headphone outputs. PCI soundcards also feature an amplifier to boost this signal to an appropriate level for your output.

External PC sound cards perform much the same function and have similar circuitry, but are usually connected via USB rather than mounted to the motherboard. They are therefore fully portable, and can simply sit on your desk as you work and play at your desktop, or join you as you hit the road with your laptop. Most external soundcards are even surround sound compatible, at 5.1 or 7.1, and come complete with an array of powerful features. A combined DAC and amplifier is a great option for those looking for convenience or portability, without compromising on audio quality and functionality.

The Fidelity Benefits of a Sound Card

Even if you have top of the range headphones or speakers, your audio output is restricted by the quality of the source signal. That is, your speakers need a clean signal that lacks interference in order to perform to their full potential. When you buy a sound card, you are taking a step up in audio fidelity from integrated sound for several reasons. Firstly, they are better shielded from electrical interference, which causes unwanted noise, resulting in a purer source signal. In the case of external DACs, they avoid interference simply by being out of harm’s way. In addition, they boost performance with high signal-to-noise ratios, drastically reducing unwanted hiss and audio artefacts. Crucially, the quality of sound card circuitry is superior, they can normally process at higher bit and sample rates, and their converters are significantly more accurate than motherboard-integrated sound. Of course, all sorts of devices have DACs, from TVs to smartphones, but these converters are desirable because of how precisely they read and create an analogue signal from the numeric value of the digital file. Put simply, when you upgrade your soundcard, you will notice a marked improvement in audio performance.

Best Applications for Your Sound Card

Sound quality improvement is something that can benefit many people, no matter if you simply want to enjoy a little more detail in your favourite song, or you’re a highly discerning audiophile. Our collection of sound cards for PCs reflects this range of expectations and requirements, providing excellent quality audio for all. For instance, as a gamer you will find that the extra detailed response of an external DAC or PCI sound card will deepen your immersion and allow for greater game awareness. Delicate mid-high frequency sounds such as footsteps will be more audible, aiding your spatial awareness, and accurate low frequency response will result in earth-shattering explosion effects. If, on the other hand, you’re looking to purchase a soundcard to enjoy your music library, its superior fidelity will ensure what you hear does justice to the original recordings—especially in lossless formats.

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