Motherboard Name: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H I believe it is Realtek as I have the audio drivers for that installed.   I don't mind about buying an Amp/DAC because I do want good quality. The Razer headphones I own are horrible because they are connected with USB and have a hissing noise.

Hmm... Think I'll be staying away from these so-called "gaming headset" from now on. Since my initial post I have been researching and have decided that headphones suit my needs without a microphone. Therefore I believe I will invest in the Philips X2 Fidelio, and then maybe some time get a...

Hello,   I had purchased the Razer Kraken 7.1 USB headphones for PC Gaming a while back. I use these often, but I found from the very beginning that they are very uncomfortable for me:- I had read that they are very tight on your head, but I assumed this would change over time. It did not and...