connecting receiver to HTPC

[blert]

Hi all

I inherited the following from a family member and am looking to connect to my htpc as a sound system:
2 each speakers: Sony SS-F7000
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...00_SS_F7000_4_Way_Floor_Standing_Speaker.html
stereo receiver: Sony STR-DH810
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-r49yEn2qZzZ/p_158STDH810/Sony-STR-DH810.html
subwoofer: Sony SA-W2500
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SA-W2500-Performance-Subwoofer-Version/dp/B000OL3QTW

Yes these are older and considered mid range quality but I'm assuming they will whip the snot out of the speakers that came with my Blu-ray player. Would be used mostly for movies and occasionally some music. Room is 14 X 20

I will be the first to admit I am not an audiophile and have only a rudimentary idea as to how to proceed. I'm guessing I'll need a dedicated sound card, but which one would be best for around $100?

I would also like to add a center channel speaker- again nothing fancy, something that will do the job. Recommendations?

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[HammerSandwich]

HDMI will be easiest if your video card supports it.

 

[danpsmith67]

Creative Labs or HT / Omega for the sound card. Asus Xonar if money is not an issue. Use the optical input/output if sound is your only concern.

 

[blert]

HDMI will be easiest if your video card supports it.

Could it really be that easy? Running a gigabyte 980ti that has multiple HDMI. So if I have one HDMI cable running to the TV (60" vizio 1080p) and one cable to the stereo receiver that would work?

 

[doox00]

Yes, run hdmi out from the receiver to the tv and hdmi from your video card to an input on the receiver.. done. Been running my htpc this way for many years.

 

[grifter_66]

Could it really be that easy? Running a gigabyte 980ti that has multiple HDMI. So if I have one HDMI cable running to the TV (60" vizio 1080p) and one cable to the stereo receiver that would work?

Yes, run hdmi out from the receiver to the tv and hdmi from your video card to an input on the receiver.. done. Been running my htpc this way for many years.

Exactly, no need to waste money on a sound card or extra cables. Also, if you don't already have an HDMI cable order one from Monoprice, don't go to the local B&M stores... unless you want to pay 5x more for your cables