Can anybody recommend a good, external, audio solution for a SFF that does not incur a performance hit? I've looked at the Creative Audigy NX but that, apparently, is no better than onboard sound as far as peformance degredation goes.
You really can't beat the Creative though. M-Audio makes a few externals but if you're playing games I think the Creative would be best. If not Turtle Beach makes a USB one that newegg has.