Please Recommend a 2.1 Set :)

Klipsch Promedia 2.1

Stay away from computer speakers. They are very overpriced for the quality given. Go find monitors, ect from places like music hardware websites.

Off the top of my head, Samson MediaOne 4a is at your budget (Google it cause GS isn't letting me link any for some reason) or this Dayton amp + speakers would be good. Not worth getting a sub IMO at your price range as they're all very, very cheap or have bad sound.

EDIT: The Klipschs linked above is also a good set and has a sub.

Corsair SP2200

Klipsch Promedia 2.1

Innovazero2000

Nice card; I'm going to go ahead and endorse the Dayton recommendation, only with a couple modifications to stick within - or at least VERY close to - your budget, and get you the .1 part of the setup you wanted:

• Lepai Tripath TA2020 Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier ($20)
• Dayton Audio B652 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair ($35)
• Dayton Audio SUB-80 8" HT Series 80 Watt Powered Subwoofer ($100)

You'll need some wiring:

• 3.5mm Stereo Male to 2 RCA Male Cable 10 ft.($3.50 - Run from card to the sub)
• ****** RCA Audio Cable 12 ft. Pair ($3.00 - Run from Sub to Lepai Amp)
• ****** PureAV 18 AWG Speaker Wire with Pins 25 ft. White ($4.88 - Run from Amp to Speakers)

Total Cost: $166.38, Free Shipping from Parts Express.

This should sound great for music, movies, and games, and last you many years; just don't push the little amp too hard.

Good luck,

Boz

Klipsch promedia sounds excellent and is great for a 2.1 PC setup.

I've never tested that dayton/amp thing but nvidia and chubby seem to vouch for it.