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I've just finish building my first computer and all works great! I do have a question about my computer speakers.
I've connected my computer speakers using the 3.5mm cable to my Ultrasharp DELL U2715H monitor and the sound works. But, i was wondering if i should instead connect my computer speakers to the motherboard soundcard. I have the gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P (http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5495#sp)
What are, if any, the advantages/disadvantages on plugin my computer speakers directly to the monitor?
Marco
Posted 2016-02-11T20:28:27.357
Reputation: 101
Presumably your monitor is connected by HDMI (and that is how it's getting the audio signal)? Probably no advantage/disadvantage either way, unless you had a high-quality soundcard and wanted to use its DAC output. The proper way to test this is to use your ears, and listen for yourself if you can hear a difference in each configuration. – sawdust – 2016-02-11T21:42:51.250
IMO, the cables would be my biggest concern - I'd use whatever resulted in a cleaner installation. – Steve – 2016-02-11T21:45:38.223
I would say that connecting to the back panel of the motherboard is probably better. I don't think the DAC in the monitor could be better. – Tom Yan – 2016-02-12T00:24:27.820