Soundcards
Yes, most of the PCs have basic support for audio with the motherboard containing an integrated audio chip. However, the sound generated is very basic and the audio handling is done by the CPU, thus eating up resources that you would otherwise need. If you really want a PC that can also work as a home theatre for you, then an external soundcard is what you should consider seriously. Here is the guide to find the soundcard you need: Read buying guide
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SponsoredStarTech.com 7.1 Channel Sound Card - Sound card - 192 kHz - 7.1 - PCIe - CM8828 - low profile (PEXSOUND7CH)$89.99
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SponsoredCreative Sound Blaster Audigy RX - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz - 106 dB SNR - 7.1 - PCIe - Creative E-MU (70SB155000001)$89.99
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SponsoredCreative Sound Blaster Z - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz - 116 dB SNR - 5.1 - PCIe (70SB150000000)$149.99
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Sound Blaster PLAY! 3$24.99 $33.49 25% off
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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx$79.99
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Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4$799.00
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Creative Sound BlasterX G5$133.69
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StarTech.com 7.1 channel sound card - PCI Express, 24-bit, 192KHz PEXSOUND7CH$66.28
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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx$42.40 $52.40 19% off
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Startech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter ICUSBAUDIO7D$24.45
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Creative Sound Blaster ZxRUnavailable
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ASUS Xonar SEUnavailable
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Startech ICUSBAUDIOB$18.76
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Vantec USB External 7.1 Channel Audio Adapter NBA-200U$39.12
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Creative Sound BlasterX G1$35.99 $50.62 29% off
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Creative Sound Blaster Z$100.05
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Asus XONAR AE$91.04
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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5$173.40
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Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1$109.02
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StarTech.com USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digital Audio ICUSBAUDIO2D$38.51
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Startech ICUSBAUDIO$19.23
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OEM Production NEO-U9H$181.93
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FiiO Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. Q1 MARK II REFURB$128.48
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Creative Technology, Ltd 70SB174000003$205.73
Newest Products
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Sound Blaster PLAY! 3$24.99 $33.49 25% off
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ASUS Xonar SEUnavailable
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Creative Sound BlasterX G6$173.61
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Asus XONAR AE$91.04
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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5$173.40
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Creative Sound BlasterX G1$35.99 $50.62 29% off
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Creative Sound BlasterX G5$133.69
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StarTech.com 7.1 channel sound card - PCI Express, 24-bit, 192KHz PEXSOUND7CH$66.28
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StarTech.com USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digital Audio ICUSBAUDIO2D$38.51
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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx$79.99
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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx$42.40 $52.40 19% off
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Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1$109.02
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Creative Sound Blaster ZxRUnavailable
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Creative Sound Blaster Z$100.05
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Vantec USB External 7.1 Channel Audio Adapter NBA-200U$39.12
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Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4$799.00