I had let me irritate the purchase of my new PC (in Internet, but not from Amazon) of "High Definition Audio". This applied only to the digital HDMI output. The analog onboard audio output was ghastly, not to mention the noise when recording. This onboard system of my new PC was unfortunately not for listening to music even more useful to call.
So was needed remedy. The external Sondkarte ordered, delivered get installed Creative drivers, and completely satisfied with sound and recording quality. Best sound I've ever had on a PC. The considered by other reviewers USB / MIDI / ASIO - behavior (external MIDI instruments) I have not tested, I do not use.