I would most strongly reccomend "Easy CD Creator 5" which is a joy to use. Version 4 was by Adaptec but Version 5 is by Roxio. I have been using it not only to burn ordinary CDs but to transfer my CD collection to MP3s and it is so simple and effective to use. Suggest you have a discussion with the retailer when you go to purchase your computer reagrding the best sound card. Good luck.