if you do get a sound card
get a real one
M-Audio
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829121116
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829121105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829121101
i have an audigy and an M-Audio revalution 7.1 and WOW there is a major difference between what they sound like.