best surround sound for pc for under 50 bucks

[Thomasj]

Im looking at the budget surround set ups for pc and was wondering if anybody has any experiance with the ones available for at or under 50. I like to shop from newegg but will go elseware if the price is right

 

[freestyler105]

$50 won't get you very good surround sound. Think about it, with a 5.1 setup, you're paying for 5 speakers plus a subwoofer. That's paying about $8 a piece, which isn't going to get you very good speakers.

Anyway, if $55 isn't too much, this is your best bet:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121126

 

[jlm7315]

Yes, I have actually seen those speakers and for the price they are actually pretty good. Nothing extraordinary, but for $55 they are a solid buy for a great price.

 

[freestyler105]

Yep. Logitech speakers are the way to go for computer speakers. I have the higher end Z-5500s, and they're amazing.

 

[Thomasj]

I want to run the x-540 set up from logitech. My Motherboard only has one audio out jack. Do I need to get a sound card? If so, what card is good for someone on a budget? The system looks like it needs a front, center/sub, and rear hookup.

 

[freestyler105]

Yep, you'll need a sound card to get the surround sound then. This is a great deal for someone on a budget:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102003R

 

[jlm7315]

So if your motherboard only supports 2.1 then its considered analog? and the a digital would be 5.1 or 7.1?

 

[aint-that-true]

or you can just hook up your pc to your stereo and youll have a better sound and will cost free

 

[setishock]

http://www.directron.com/aopenaw850.html#caption
Aopen cobra aw850d 5.1 surround pci card. Mine came with sp/dif and optical header. Doesn't break the bank and has surprisingly great sound. Spend the rest on a set on a set of Altec Lansing speakers at wally world. 25 dollars.
Still under 50 bucks...