Does headset software conflict with a sound card?

isiminger135 · May 13, 2018

I'm looking at perhaps getting the Arctis Pro (without DAC) headset, but saw that you'd need to use the SteelSeries Engine software.

Would using such software be compatible with a Soundblaster Zx Card?
Could I just leave the SteelSeries Engine software settings on flat / default and then just use the soundcard?
Is the SS Engine even necessary with a soundcard?

gamerk316 · May 16, 2018

That depends; is the headset USB or 3.5mm? If it's USB, your soundcard is preempted in any case. If its 3.5mm, the software shouldn't be necessary.