My desktop is a PCV RS 402 (ce) can I just add a 5.1 speaker system or do I need to add a new sound card, will the one I have be sufficent or can i not do any of the above, Yes I am a novice Thanks
Well, you can use the 5.1 speaker setup right away, but if you want 5.1 sound, you'll need to pick up a sound card. If you're looking mostly for music sound, you'll want something with the VIA Envy 24HT chip on it. Depending on which card you look at they can run from $25 up past $100. Gainward and Chaintech have some cards on the cheap end. On the more expensive side you'll be looking at M-Audio or Audiotrack. It depends on what you want in a sound card. If you want to be gaming, you might look into Creative's Audigy 2 series of cards.
Also for better sound quality a sound card supporting optical sound is good! but you have to buy the speakers with optical input to be able to use it. hope this helps Dave
