Okay thank you very much. I think I understand now. :)

Yeah that is why I picked it. I mean, I read that it was better - I don't know "know" it is better.   Money really isn't an issue for me - nearly 40 years old with a steady job. I was kind of looking to treat myself. Don't get me wrong. I don't want to buy way more than I need, and this is...

Hm... yes, the goal is for gaming. During the day/weekend it could be used as a music player for the living room, but most of the time I will be sitting a few feet from them.   I thought the soundcard was supposed to be designed for stereo speakers and headphones in mind, so I don't understand...

I'm in the process of building a new computer, and for the first time I thought I would spend some "real money" on the sound part of the system. However, I'm not really up on technology terms and what all I will need.   I've read through many of the threads on the forums here, and so far this...