Thanks for the replies. I ordered the Xonar STX since I've read from a couple places that its a good audiophile/gaming card. New all I need is the speakers. Since you both suggested going surround sound I came close to ordering the Logitech Z906 5.1 speakers, but I'm hesitant because reviews say...

Hey guys, I built my own desktop a couple months ago but I haven't bought speakers or a sound card for it yet. I've been doing research on some of the products out there but I haven't made any concrete decisions. I was hoping that if I explained what I want in a sound system and gave my price...