The good news is you can get a really cheep one in the form of a Creative Labs Soundblaster live 5.1 for about 50 bucks new and a lot less second hand.
Is it top of the line...well no, will it do the job... yep is it cheep..yep !!
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS