How to set up 5.1 surround sound on pc

[dutch_delight]

Hi all,

I am looking to replace my sound setup for my home pc. I want a 5.1 surround sound system and am seriously considering the Logitech Z5500.
Would I need to get a 5.1 sound card? Can anyone recommend any? or recommend a cheaper alternative to the logitech?

Currently I have an Asus p7p55d LE mainboard. Would that be able to play 5.1?

 

[guanyu210379]

Your mobo p7p55d LE already has the onboard 7.1 sound card.
You won't have any trouble connecting the 5.1 speakers to it.

 

[dutch_delight]

Whoohoo!! I get to save some cash. Thanks.

My next problem is finding a decent system. I was thinking of the logitech z5500 but the price seems a bit high and people say it's a bit big. Mainly i'll be using it for gaming and I dont need top of the range sound but I dont want to end up wasting money on cheap stuff. (again)

The Logitech X-540 seems a cheaper alternative and was thinking of getting that instead.

Does anyone have any experience with these or offer alternative suggestions?

 

[guanyu210379]

Hmmm....the thing about getting cheaper product, you will get also a cheaper quality...
X-540 is not as good as Z5500 but I can live with the quality of the X540 because X540 is in the fact a lot cheaper, but I don't know about you...
Some people wants the best sound quality the can get...some (like me) just want something decent...