In-wall speaker system with PC?

[SteveR]

Non-techie first time poster so please be gentle...

I'm building a home office and want great sound that's 100% PC driven. Here's what I have in mind...
One Computer, no other stereo components if possible.
6 speakers for full 5.1 surround sound capability.
Pre-wire for in-wall speakers in the 4 corners of the room.

I've been told that no PC sound systems come with in-wall speakers so if I want to do this I'll have to buy the piece parts and stitch this setup together. Ugh! Eternal gratitude to anyone who can explain what I need in laymans terms. Better yet, let's say my budget for this audio setup is around $500. What EXACTLY would you buy to make this work?

 

[Inaris]

If you are wanting to go all In wall, then you will be out more then $500. You need a high end sound card/system for starters.

Lets start here... Sounds card/system:
http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?prodid=9103
And
http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?prodid=585.
Here is a good one from a few years back:
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/PChometheater/pchtinfo.htm
This is the Creme De La Creme without breaking the bank.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MYyfDh...s=0&cc=01&g=10410&id=detailed_info&i=580NC500
I think the later two are what you really want, as to do the SB things, you need to run them through a standard Audio Reciever.
As for speakers, there ar too many to say, but here are a few good links for information:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MYyfDh...cc=01&g=12600&est=&search=Wall+mount+speakers
And this is some usefull information...
http://www.hometheatermag.com/inwallspeakers/

Good luck to you.