Malevolence

This is going to sound incredibly dumb,

I'm currently running with a USB Clearchat Pro headset from Logitech.

In my new PC build, if i were to get the Creative X-FI Soundblaster X-TREME Audio. Would it make any difference at all to my USB headset?

Or would i need to purchase a headset to go with it, one that supports 5.1 Channel... for awesome gaming, music & movies...

If i required a new headset, i'd be looking for something in the lower price range.. around $100 - $150, that has a microphone.. and that will benefit from the Sound card...

I use my headset for gaming, music & movies.. something that could work accross the board would be awesome.

Judas

when using multiple audio devices for everything, things get confusing... Vista makes it a little easier to manage... but xp is still a bit of a pain.

Either way, You should still be able to plug in your usb headset and do what you will (provideing that you set it as the primary recording/sound device).

However i personally would suggest not bothering with the creative card you've mentioned. It's more hassle and problematic then it's worth.

Could you give a detailed list of what you plan on using in your new pc build?

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Malevolence

Case - Antec 1200
CPU - Intel Q9550
Mobo - XFX nforce 780i
RAM - Coursair 1066 DDR2 4GB
HDD - WD 320GB 7200 RPM 16mb cache in Raid 0
GFX - 9800GTX+ x2 in SLI
Audio - Creative Soundblaster XFI Extreme Audio
Fairly average cd/dvd drive

dj_stick

getting another soundcard will make zero difference with your headset, as being USB device, is it's own soundcard/interface

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Malevolence

I see, if i replaced my headset with an Anologue Headset... would the soundcard provide better audio?

Then USB & No sound card.

if so, recommendations for headsets?

dj_stick

it probably will give you better quality on the output (headphones) but i wouldn't expect much difference with the microphone

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