Quote Originally Posted by [AK]Hylander
You just bought a brand new Alienware PC.. If it didn't come with a 5.1 supported card you better call the NJ State Police to be on the look out for it!
I am running with on board sound for now. I only have a simple 3 speaker set up (no surround) so I didn't see much point in getting a $200 sound card. If/when I make the jump to 5.1 then I'll consider it.

5.1 is built into the mobo anyhow, I believe.