I'm getting my new rig ready...built primarily for playing the new Ghost Recon when it comes out. I will be hooking up my PC to my tuner and home theater surround system and the only input I have left on my tuner is SPDIF optical in. I'm getting the Epox NP4Ultra Mobo which has SPDIF optical out, so I could always use that, but I surmise that a dedicated sound card would be a worthy upgrade.
That said, what sound cards would work for me? I want something that has full capabilities of EAX 3.0 or 4.0 HD (for gaming), and SPDIF optial out on the REAR of the sound card. Some of the expensive gaming cards have front panel where the SPDIF optical out is, but this does me no good as my case has a door and I don't want the case door open 24/7 just to have my audio hooked up to my tuner.
You guys have some advice for me??? I have yet to find something reasonable!
TYIA!
That said, what sound cards would work for me? I want something that has full capabilities of EAX 3.0 or 4.0 HD (for gaming), and SPDIF optial out on the REAR of the sound card. Some of the expensive gaming cards have front panel where the SPDIF optical out is, but this does me no good as my case has a door and I don't want the case door open 24/7 just to have my audio hooked up to my tuner.
You guys have some advice for me??? I have yet to find something reasonable!
TYIA!