Do Gaming PCs Have Speakers?

Written by Nikhil in Gaming / Desktop

Part of the gaming experience includes creating the perfect setup. But you can’t game alone, and you may need to connect with friends online or stream for your followers. This means you need to have good sound quality, but does your gaming PC even have speakers?

Most gaming PCs do have speakers built-in. Modern technology has made it impossible for your tower or monitor to come without a speaker. However, this speaker is usually weak and doesn’t produce good sound. Therefore external speakers are still a must.

Below, we’ll look into the basics of speakers and sound on different gaming computers and laptops. We will also check out different external speakers to get for your gaming setup. If you’re dedicated to a good gaming experience, you won’t want to play with grainy or low-quality sound.

Sound Cards

A sound card is what converts the digital code for the music, videos, etc. into sound. It is usually in the motherboard or it may be in the PCI slot on your tower. When computers were beginning to become more commonplace, you usually had to buy the sound card when building your own PC. Today, most motherboards already come with one included. If you are building it from the ground up, you’ll likely need it. However, if you are just putting the major parts together, you won’t.

On the other hand, most users will say that the sound card for PCs and laptops doesn’t produce good sound. The sound is usually very weak and limited. The sound card’s purpose is simply to convert the code into sound. It’s not designed to create a good bass or monitor the sound levels between people talking and background noise. It does its one job and that’s it. Because of this, most PC users recommend getting an external speaker to get a better sound out of your videos and games.

Internal Speakers

Thanks to modern technology, most computers have speakers built into them now. Way back when you would have had to buy a sound card or external speakers to listen to the beginnings of a Youtube video. Although built-in speakers aren’t too great, they still function pretty well, and some companies work to make them about as powerful as external speakers. However, some are only as good as the sound card; just there to do its one simple job.

Laptops, for example, don’t have great speakers. They usually have a grid-like speaker system by the keyboard or screen. They are great for playing videos or listening to a zoom meeting. However, just like how laptops aren’t great for gaming, they aren’t great for sound quality either.

Some monitors, such as the BENQ MOBIUZ Gaming Monitor, are made for gaming. The company also works to make sure the sound quality on their gaming monitor is also built for gaming. This manufacturer and other companies like Apple, Dell, and HP have started creating monitors with better built-in sound systems. If you buy a good pre-built system, you might not need to add extra sound equipment.

External Speakers

On the other hand, a lot of gamers prefer external speakers because they produce a better sound quality than internal speakers or a sound card. It is good to know how your PC may connect to different speakers.

Most desktops will have an audio port in the back of the tower or on the monitor itself that you can plug your speakers or headsets into. Usually, they require a 3.5mm plug, which most external speakers already have. You may also find external speakers that don’t need a cord and connect via USB. All computers have a USB port on the front of the tower or directly into the laptop or monitor. You can also get Bluetooth speakers that connect easily to your laptop or PC.

Some people don’t like external speakers because it creates a lot more clutter on your desk and adds to the mess of cords beneath your feet. External speakers may also require personal charging or a place to plug it in. Whether you use internal or external speakers is entirely up to you.

Here is a list of great external speakers you can get for your gaming setup:

How to Make Sure Your Speakers Work

If you are having trouble getting your speakers, internal or external, to sound right, follow this quick checklist to see if they work or need to be repaired/replaced:

  1. Make sure everything is plugged in securely. If something is loosely plugged in, your speakers aren’t going to work very well and the sound may cut in and out.
  2. Make sure nothing is blocking where things are plugged in. This could be little papers or even a layer of dust. A quick blow into the slot is a good way to remove any dust or small particles trapped inside.
  3. Check the audio setting on your computer. Are they off mute? Is everything displaying correctly and showing that you are connected to speakers or bluetooth?
  4. Make sure your sound system works alone by trying it with a different device.
  5. Make sure your computer’s sound works as well.
  6. Turn it on and off again.

Headsets

Headsets are another great option for accessing audio on a PC. Good headsets produce an amazing sound that immerses you into your game or stream a whole lot better. They are also more personal, so if you live in a busy household or want to keep things quiet for those around you, you don’t have to worry about others hearing the sound. Most headsets also come with a microphone, which means you don’t have to buy one separately. A gaming headset is a good investment along with your speakers so you can monitor the noise a bit better.

Here is a list of great gaming headsets to get you ready for gaming with friends or streaming:

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