You might want to think about brands like M-audio rather than anything by creative labs as they top out at 16 bit. They are OK for everyday consumer stuff but there quality is VERY pedestrian. There are pleanty of better cheaper cards ont there.
Anyway have fun !
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my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS