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what do I need...

Well, my quick 2 cents...

When I first started playing through my PC, I just used a mono 1/4" to 1/8" adapter from Radio Shack into the PC line in or mic jack. I upgraded to a Line 6 Guitar port GX which includes software for like $49. I also bought some quality headphones because my PC speakers were not the greatest and they distorted even at low volume. Good luck. Hope that helps.