Hello guys. I wanted to ask if any of you have any expericence with the Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro USB Audio System with THX SB1095      or the Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Go! Pro USB Audio System with THX SB1290   As far as I can tell, the first is the a full sized...

Can anyone of you recommend a good 7.1 external sound card? I was looking at the steelseries' 7.1 USB soundcard and was wondering if that was any good. I know it would be preferable to buy and install a new soundcard in my laptop but then there a chance I'll totally mess things up and also void...