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Sucks about onboard audio dying; hate when things like this happen on a new build.
Unfortunately I can't make recommendation on your proposed setup, but as an alternative, have you considered getting soundcard as an alternative? The basic ones are ~$20 where I live.
I have thought about it in the past, the thing is, I hate extra software running in the background, and since Logitech broke my trust when they pushed Logitech Download Assistant through Windows Update, I have been very weary of new hardware that I have not confirmed will do the same.
To clarify, I don't actually mind it too much, but it absolutely can't be forcibly installed just because I plug a device into my computer.
I have spares of my favourite mouse, keyboard and microphone, they are all excellent and don't need anything more than a driver.
I have been looking to replace my amp (a cheap chinese no name brand) with a Denon mini system that can easily power my speakers, and has an optical connection.
Are you sure that a soundcard needs weird software to work? With just the drivers you should just have working sound output via the soundcard ports. I could be wrong as I haven't had a soundcard in a very long time.
Could be annoying, but you may be able to only install the drivers and avoid the bloatware. I do that with Nvidia, I only have the drivers, not Geforce experience or whatever.
I am certain tht it would work without odd software, but the LDA incident made me doubt all new hardware.
For the audio out problem, you might consider using USB out to an external DAC like a Schiit modi.
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Fair.