Quality gaming microphones

[WaitingForNehalem]

This mic is sucking pretty bad. It's like 1.5 ft away from my mouth and it's too quiet. Got it turned up to max in all settings/games. Sure there's no advanced options for this thing like mic boost or a +30db thing somewhere?

I thought I didn't have to put my mouth right on the mic for it to be clear.

It picks up my voice just fine from a couple of feet away.

 

[RPatrick]

In my experience, the quality of the mic input circuitry on the sound card is much more important than the mic you are using. Onboard mic inputs are definitely a prime suspect for causing poor mic performance.

If you want a good mic setup, your best bet is to either get a decent sound card or use a USB microphone.

 

[CoinOperatedBoy]

The OP already bought a USB mic.

 

[pontifex]

heh, i just posted in the other thread asking about headsets/mics and i mentioned my zalman, couldn't think of the name at the time. works great for me.