All the new sound cards I've looked at are 7.1 surround sound cards. I only want to create a 5.1 surround sound system.
Can you run 5.1 surround sound from these new sound cards? I would think the card drivers have that option
I don't know much about audio and stuff, but I would assume it can play or at least give the effect of 5.1 surround sound. Also you may want to give us a lil more information as what sound card your using . May be others can guide you through some steps or something of the kind.