[starbux48]

Am not a gamer but mostly have lossless music on a Windows 7 desktop pc with the above slot types that I want to get something better than the builtin audio. It's an HP Pavilion pc about 7 years old.  Have to get under $100 card or USB Dac.  Will connect output to powered Swan D1010IV speakers.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Am not a gamer but mostly have lossless music on a Windows 7 desktop pc with the above slot types that I want to get something better than the builtin audio. It's an HP Pavilion pc about 7 years old.  Have to get under $100 card or USB Dac.  Will connect output to powered Swan D1010IV speakers.

If it's just for speakers and not headphones.
Asus Xonar DX or D1 sound card, used $60.
or
Hifiman Sabre U2 USB DAC, $57+shipping.

 

[starbux48]

Excellent!  Like what I read on the USB Dac.  Can I connect a 3.5mm cable to my powered Swans from the HiFiMe Sabre Dac?

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Excellent!  Like what I read on the USB Dac.  Can I connect a 3.5mm cable to my powered Swans from the HiFiMe Sabre Dac?

I believe the analog audio output on the Sabre is a 3.5mm 1/8" stereo mini-jack.