Re:Onboard sound = poor ASIO (Score 1)

The ASIO implementation on most on-board chipsets (that I have used) is atrocious to the point of being unusable.

If you're going to use ASIO then you a) usually know what you do, and b) will NOT use onboard sound unless you absolutely have to on a temporary basis (i.e. someone elses computer) and then the result will suck pretty bad.

Well, to be fair, the ASIO implementation on most audio devices sucks pretty bad, in general. You have to go with relatively high-end stuff before you start getting reasonable latencies and response.

And this is exactly why noone in their right mind will try to use ASIO with creative products. They may be upper mid-range, but they are certainly not high-end