X-fi Xtreme Audio Pci Express 24BIT Soun Blaster-varpak

by Creative Labs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 12.9 x 8.1 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001BS1OQY
• Item model number: 30SB104200000
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #47 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Components > Internal Sound Cards
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2008

Product Description

Creative Labs X-Fi PCI Express Sound Blaster Xtreme Audio Sound Card 30SB104200000 Sound Cards

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great but..., November 5, 2009

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C. Evans (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: X-fi Xtreme Audio Pci Express 24BIT Soun Blaster-varpak (Personal Computers)

Download the correct and current version of the audio drivers from the manufacturer's web site. Important: after you get through the installation process open the control panel for the sound card and configure your sound system setup (i.e. specify a 2 speaker system if that's what you have). It defaults to a 5.1 speaker setup setting which can produce unusual results when you are outputting to a 2.1 speaker system.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the money, December 23, 2009

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John Mccomas (Milford, MI) - See all my reviews
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I needed an optical output for audio because the sound circuit on the motherboard was very noisy. This card provided the outputs I needed and superb sound quality.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price, April 1, 2011

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Stephen L. Morris "S. Morris" (United States) - See all my reviews
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I needed a Digital Optical Audio Output for my 7.1 Onkyo Receiver, this card provided it perfectly. After adjusting the settings on the dashboard to my preference, I was blown away at the clarity. You simply can't beat it for the price.
Keep in mind though that you will have to go into the dash and play with the EQ (I customize mine). ALSO for those of us who use more than just headphones, Under your X-FI CMSS-3D mode, select "Stereo Surround" over the Xpand. It eliminates much of the headache with surround sound systems.
The rest of setting it up doesn't take long, even if youre not that good with computers.

Though this card isn't perfect I give it a 5 Star, because you simply can't beat it for the price. If you have a decent speaker system, you won't be disappointed.