Im hoping to keep speakers and the sound card under a $100 each
I was looking into creative labs audigy2 zs also, but do I get the regular one or the gamer edition? On newegg.com theres a $11 difference of 93.00 to 103.99 after a $10 instant rebate. While on chiefvalue.com the difference is $25 from 83.99 to 108.99.
I am probly end up getting either one of those. and I have decided to get the logitech x-530 speakers
Also, in your situation, i would just get the audigy 2zs. Forget the gamer edition, the zs will perform just fine. I have the card myself and it is phenominal. newegg will have good deals on speakers and soundcards. Hope that helps.