What would be a good sound card for this build?

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Will Dano

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Here's my build: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/WillDano/saved/1Yp7

I'm not bad with computers but sound cards are one of the only things that I don't know much about.

I want something good and cheap, doesn't exceed $40 or something around that price because I've already passed my budget on this build.

Your help is appreciated!

P.S. I'm using this computer for 3D animations, Video Editing, and Gaming.
 
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($165.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($100.47 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($429.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($18.84 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Adesso AKB-131PB Wired Standard Keyboard ($14.99 @ NCIX)
Mouse: Logitech B100 Wired Optical Mouse ($6.76 @ DirectCanada)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA3001RB 14W 2.1ch Speakers ($22.26 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1671.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-19 02:43 EDT-0400)

You really don't need a soundcard, and your PSU was somewhat overkill. An SSD will make a big difference to how snappy your build is.

EDIT: Strangely, the Extreme6 is cheaper than the Extreme4. Updated.
 
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AxlFone

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I think you do need sound card with that asrock mobo. It do have really good sound system.
Look here : http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87%20Extreme4/

But you can get good mobo and soundcard cheaper. Just buy his mobo: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xd3h
+ that xonar sound card.

 
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Will Dano

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Thanks, but do you really think that a 550W PSU is enough for the GTX 770? Shouldn't I go up to a 650w just to be safe?
 
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No real need for 650w if plan is to SLI in future then 750w but 550w good PSU is enough for that build.
It takes about 220w when you game with that build. Plenty room for OC and other stuff.
And that 550w psu gives over 600w to full load. If you ever need so much wattage.

 
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