Auzentech has launched a small form factor PCI card specially for HTPCs.
Extremetech has a good review for it - Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1 Review - Reviews by ExtremeTech
Priced not too badly at $150 MRP - available for less online (in the US).
Extremetech has a good review for it - Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1 Review - Reviews by ExtremeTech
Priced not too badly at $150 MRP - available for less online (in the US).