However, I decided against it as, from what I've heard, the sound difference isn't significant at all from onboard sound to justify spending an extra $40 for it. I listen to music and play games often, but would it really be worth it?
Its an excellent card, but the Sound difference wouldn't be worth the increase in your overall price. If you REALLY wanted to be blows away you could get a X-Fi XtremeMusic, but it costs $105.
Ok, thanks. I am going to hesitate on a sound card for now, because I don't really want to spend anymore money atm, hehe. If I find myself wanting one in the future, I'll buy one.
Since it's Monday, they'll process my order tomorrow, and it may not go out until Wednesday. And with 3-day shipping, it'll probably get here on Monday or Tuesday, since weekends don't count. I hope I don't have to ask for help when I'm building the computer, for obvious reasons, but if I do, you can bet this will be the first place I will come.
Sure, you could get some overclocks from value ram, but it's a total crap shoot. If you're looking to OC a Opteron 165 1.8Gz per/core and you're looking to crank it up to say 2.6Ghz per/core.... Regardless of opty's potential, are you going to relay on value timings, value voltages & Less quality chips? Roll the dice...
You know what, i'm not even going to finish explaining. It's pointless.