Computer Audio for Under $100

[RCGA]

I'm only concerned with music quality (flac/mp3) as I don't game.

Given my budget is $100 or less, what should I do? Buy a EMU 0202 (or something similar, Fubar II maybe) or a PCI soundcard?

One of the primary reasons why I'd like something external is the ease in connecting a pair of headphones into it vs in the back of my case.

Would sound quality be that much different in either case? If not I plan on going with something external.

Oh, the headphones I plan on buying will be in the $100-$150 range

[fooit]

Perhaps one of HT Omega's PCI cards.

[TruE SkiLLS]

Id say get an EMU over a PCI card. but it really depends on what you really want to do. I personally use everything though digital out for audio, so i have external components to my audio stuff.