What is a Sound Chipset?
Computers make use of various chipsets to perform different functions. For example modems will make use of their original chipset interface in order to convert 1′s and 0′s into analog telephone signal where as the same principal applies to sound cards. In todays modern society most desktop machines will have an on-board sound chipset installed. This means that it won’t be necessary to use a PCI sound card. PC sound will need a medium in which you can hear the audio signal. For this purpose you can use a headset or a pair of speakers. You will even be able to connect your hi-fi when using an RCA to mini stereo cable.