Looking for a Good Soundcard

[Sir_Lancelot]

Im building a new computer, and I know next to nothing about sound cards so I need some help on a purchase of an affordable sound card with good audio quality, I got 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers with 8inch subwoofer, 100watts

and im buying this motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131569

 

[iss]

your best bet is to look for a good deal on one of the Audigy2 series cards. stay away from the new creative xf-i cards they have compaitability issues with NForce boards. (and they are pretty pricey)