Decent 7.1 for my computer, so I've had my machine running a basic 2.1 setup for far to long, my sub got wet in a fish tank accident and now its time to plan the upgrade. I've wanted 5.1 or above for so long. I had started a thread on AVSforum about my aspirations and they advised me to try connecting my computer to a basic HT receiver like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5400-Ch ... 337&sr=1-1
Sighting it would sound better and be cheaper and more flexible in terms of upgrades or whatever down the line than a typical decent PC 7.1(they are pretty pricey)
So I wanted to bounce that off you guys and also ask what is the best/easiest way to connect my machine to that device for 7.1??? HDMI? Optical? Do I need a sound card to get 7.1? Are their different requirements for games than for movies? I'm also curious what pc games support surround sound, I've never gamed on a surround setup, pc or otherwise.
Thanks in advance.