[ratedrampage]

Hello everyone, this is my first post on head-fi, but not my first visit. The threads here helped me not make a stupid decision buying overrated "gaming" headphones and making me a happy hd555 owner. I could also say I am starting to get more and more into the audiophile marked. But enough rambling about lets get to the real issue:
 
After my purchase of th HD555s I've been wondering if I should get a good sound card to complement my setup, since my on-board audio isn't really "top-notch".
 
I am a music enthusiast and listen to a variety of genres life, Instrumental Rock, Progressive Metal, Thrash Metal, Blues/Rock, etc. and I am also an avid gamer.
 
Looking around I have found the following options:
-Auzentech Bravura
-Auzentech Forte
-Asus Xonar Essence STX
-Asus D2X
 
I am looking for a card that can be good at both my hobbies, music and games, but also do not want to spend over 140€, unless completely necessary. I heard some of this cards have an integrated amplifier, which would make my HD555s sound even better, and I am not planing in buying an external amp.
 
So, help me here 

 

[ratedrampage]

BUMP
 
Sorry for the bump but I really need this one figured out guys.
My country's taxes are going up next year!

 

[BillHaynes]

There's a pretty good discussion going on in another thread regarding sound cards.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/530866/should-i-get-an-external-usb-dac-amp-or-a-good-soundcard

 

[ratedrampage]

Thanks I'll be sure to check that out