Works nicely

This card is really decent for the price. Has the ports most people would need (3.5mm, and S/PDIF-out). Headphone amp is pretty nice. I bought this card originally to be able to get 5.1 audio from my sound system over S/PDIF.

Price; compatibility; ports,and ease

No Dolby Digital Live

ASUS Xonar DG Sound Card - 5.1 PCI

Great value for money, highly recommended especially if you have a high-end gaming headset that needs some extra impedance. The software has loads of features. My previous creative sound card cost almost 3x as much and doesn't nearly have the value you get from this card. Good buy.