What's a good soundcard?

I need to replace my onboard audio because it crackles. I was looking at the old audigy 7.1 by creative labs but people have complained about their mic not working? This is a must because I game and yell at people. (noobs). What's a good card I can get for around 50 bucks that from ear or experience you KNOW it's amiable (friendly) towards microphones. Thanks for your help!