I am thinking about buying this card.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=15-100-123&depa=0

Will I be able to program my computer to start recording at a certain time. Like can I say, record channel such and such at 8pm every wednesday?

Do I need a good soundcard other than my onboard sound? or does my tv audio get plugged directly into this card?