no problem. yeah its very common. im surprised they haven't tried to fix it or anything. its been happening since BC2
anyways here's the sound card i got. it does the work but im not sure if its mine or what, but when i talk in ventrilo with this soundcard it has a high pitched sound according to other people. but its not extremely loud or anything so i didn't bother to exchange it for a new one.
Newegg.com - SIIG IC-510111-S1 5.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express x1 Interface Sound Card - Sound Cards