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Flyguygamer
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I am looking to add a 5.1 speaker system to my htpc. I have a mobo with three audio jacks. I have chosen the Logitech Z906 speakers. I need a usb soundcard as I have a gpu in the only pcie slot. What is the best option for me. 

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Why not use the audio out on the motherboard?

 

No need for redundant hardware. 

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Why not use the audio out on the motherboard?

 

No need for redundant hardware. 

I don't think the Asus H87I-PLUS supports 5.1 speakers.

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you might be able to reassign the jacks to get 5.1 output.

most realtek's, and some VIA chips will allow it.

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I don't think the Asus H87I-PLUS supports 5.1 speakers.

 

According to the manual of your motherboard, it supports  2, 4, 6 and 8 channels on audio,  I guess that means up to 7.1?

 

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1150/H87I-PLUS/E8210_H87I-PLUS.pdf

 

Look at chapter 1 page 12 for which jack is which signal.

 

In 5.1 surround it goes:

Blue- Rear Speakers

Green- Front Speakers

Pink- Bass and Center

Mystery is the source of all true science.

 

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