I'm planning to get a new excellent desktop computer. My current "old" setup has utilized an external Creative Audigy sound card and it has done great but I'd like to get away from an additional box taking up desk space.

I know there's been tons of discussion about sound cards, but I'm hoping to hear any very latest info about a sound card (i.e., an internal sound card) that would be ideal for a desktop setup. I have BIAB, PT2010, RealBand, and Sonar 8.5 Producer....the only goals are: 1) to record and 2) to listen to music. I also already have a Behringer mixer....but wouldn't mind eliminating that as well. OR, maybe there is some fantastic external setup (because of its quality) that is out there as well....just hoping for any recent excitement about such on the part of anyone!!!

Thanks much,
cchallum