Sound cards

To connect speakers, record a source or add a digital output, identify the signal you want to send into or out of the PC.

Which audio connections do I need?

Include your headphones, speakers or amplifier models. Say whether you are aiming for multichannel playback or recording.

Distinguish microphone and line inputs from analogue and digital outputs. Note the connectors on both ends of the cable.

Identify the operating system and the space next to your graphics card. Check driver support for the exact card model and bracket height.

Tell us which audio devices you want to connect, the required ports, your operating system and the space inside the PC.