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I think you want to get one with the IO shield, if the board doesn't include it (oem, refurb, open box auction, etc) I have seen them listed on ebay for <$10. The onboard sound on the p4p800 is good enough for most applications, the only time you'd really notice a difference going to like, an audigy card or what have you, is if you're really into audio, editing, listening, recording, etc, IMHO. There's an argument that onboard sound hogs cpu clock cycles, and slows the system down, especially in newer games, I guess it's a personal choice more than anything.
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