Simple Sound Effects PC Setup

I'm not really sure how to set myself up to record quality sound effects on my PC... I'm kind of set on a Rodes NTG-1 for a mic (open to suggestions if another one might suit me better), but what sound card do I go for? The end application for the sound effects will be software -- video games, etc. So all of my sounds will be in 48 KHz. How do I find a card that will:

A. Not resample 48 KHz sounds. (Is that phrased right?).

B. Supply Phantom Power to my potential NTG-1.

I'm mostly concerned about the power supply and input to the computer because I've never had any serious microphone before and am not sure how it will work. Do I need some sort of pro sound card or will common sound cards work for this?

Also, will other things like mixers and such make much of a difference for my purposes? If they have any significance here I'd like to consider them...

Budget isn't a concern, though I'm no Bill Gates either.

Yeah, that's true. I was wanting to go with the NTG-1 at first just because I was afraid the NTG-2s might be lesser quality somehow w/o the traditional power supply.

I may end up getting NTG-2s. Dunno.

yes...there is a difference...a good sound card interfaces directly on to the motherboard...better transfer of info/faster transfer of info...higher bit/sample rate...and fantom power is the norm you will have no problem finding a card w/fantom...but you must install the correct card/drivers for your puter...mbox is still verry fast small and comes with "PRO TOOLS le" i don't know if you are leaning twords a certain program or not...if you don't allready have a program... you will need one...so for the price i think mbox/p-t is hard to beat...you get an interface and program in one package...for little money...as far as a mic is concerned i own a pair of NTG-2's among others and am verry happy with them... rode makes quality products...you will find certain mics work better on different sorces...hence the term "mic closet/cabnet"...have fun...you are now joining the addiction of audio!! lol :-)

SQUID

if you buy an m-box you get pro tools le (cheep & good editting)...m-box can supply 48v fantom power for your NTG-1 or anoughther mic...m-box is usb or firewire now so if your puter has usb or firewire your up and running...a mixer with only one mic is not needed...if budgets not a concern sky's the limit...consider this usb/firewire no need to open your puter...just plug it in....monitorring is (importaint) so the minimum req. is (good headphones)...if you can't buy real monitors...go to www.sweetwater.com you will find alot of info for you to read and make a choice... :-)
squid

No reply? Seems like such a simple question...

Guess I'm on my own here.

Hi FB,

I think that you either need a sound card, a channel strip with a digital output or a stand alone digital recorder. I am not an expert on this type of gear, but in order for someone to give you advice, they will probably need a bit more info.

One main concern is portability.
Do you want to be able to record with a laptop on the move, or are you just recording in your studio setup?