usb soundcard for htpc

[pingu666]

so ran out of space in my htpc since upgrading to a 2060rtx so thats using 2 slots, and really need the 3rd slot free otherwise itll suffocate :/

dont think i can use the hdmi without upgrading the amp (detects as stereo going to tv...)
have 5.1 speakers with a yamaha r365 amp

so looks like theres a bunch of cheap chinese ones probably running on realtek stuff in a box

creative
x fi surround pro 5.1
sound blaster omni
sound blaster x fi hd

asus u5 and u7

dont really know what to go for :/
or which is the best creative one :/

 

[pingu666]

decided to go with omni :x

 

[pingu666]

think it reports what the device supports and only gives u that, so a stereo telly is stereo, while a new amp would do 7.1 and atmos