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5.1 Sound on Mobo and Windows: Most motherboards and Windows do support 5.1 sound. But, your soundbar being 3.1 might be why it shows as 2-way. If you add more speakers, it might work, but check if your soundbar really supports 5.1. Soundcards for 5.1 Over Optical: Yeah, it's tough finding new...

Getting a computer on finance can be tricky with a low credit score. Some websites might be okay with that, but it's tough finding one sometimes. Maybe try checking out smaller local shops or stores. Sometimes they're more flexible with credit

Don't worry about being new to this, we all start somewhere! You can transfer most stuff to a gaming case, but double-check the motherboard's size and connections. Upgrading RAM is cool. Case-wise, check for mid-tower ATX cases for good space and airflow.

Building your own PC for game dev sounds exciting! Your part list looks pretty solid for your needs. It's great for 3D art and shaders and should handle VR development for your Quest 2. With your budget, building your own could give you more customization and performance for the price compared...