PCMCIA Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook vs USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX

Hey all I'm new to this so can anyone tell me which one of these are better taking for granted I have the Logitech z5500's and I want to use the optical cable fuctionality if possible. I am just wondering about this b/c I noticed I cant buy the NX anywhere is this b/c itz very new or too old? I also noticed that the ZS doenst have an optical cord capability but it will connect to my laptop (as does the other one by USB capability). Any help/info on where to purchase the NX or any info on it all as well as the ZS although I already know where to buy that, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brandon C.

It's OK now. Problem was in Adobe Audition. I didn't choose proper recording device.

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Jo kinda covered this but just one thing to keep in mind...
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No PCI interface, but USB = Slow. No hardware-acceleration (Mayber your CMedia had !real!, not pseudo?DS hardware support) so its normal that the soundblaster usb is slower in every term. But maybe sounds better...
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[color="#ff0000" face="comic sans ms,sans-serif">Ok I am looking for a good usb option for a sound card. What I am looking for is the best option of the usb sound cards, that has all those sound effect filters to choose from and is great for making recordings. I will be gaming also, but my main concern is recording voice and tweaking my voice with effects. I need advice on which usb card of the creative line is best for my PC:
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