ASUS ASUS XONAR DX PCI EXPRESS 1.0 RET$79.00 to $132.00

The whole audio architecture landscape has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers - with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct3D and EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment.
Manufacturer:ASUS Product MPN MPN | XONAR DX 7.1 | Key Features Card Interface | PCI Express | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | Dolby Digital EX | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 116 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Line In • 1 x SPDIF | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 192 kHz | Installed Memory | 256 MB | Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Express Audio Card | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 610839034253 |
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| Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio$41.00 to $62.00

The Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card delivers the most powerful and realistic audio performance we’ve ever seen from a sound card. Hear it all; crisp cymbal crashes, wailing guitar solos and deep, rumbling bass, thanks to X-Fi Xtreme Audio. It intelligently enhances the highs and lows, restoring detail and vibrancy to your audio. Experience stunning cinematic surround sound and incredibly immersive headphone audio utilizing the latest in home theater sound technology such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS.Minimize
Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPN MPN | GE257AA | Key Features Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | ASIO 2 | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 108 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Microphone In • 1 x FlexiJack (3.5 mm mini jack) • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Headphone Out | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 054651136946 |
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| Auzentech Inc. HDA X-Plosion 7.1 DTS$97.00 to $120.00

Experience amazing surround-sound experience and the high-resolution digital audio while playing games, listening to music, or watching movies. With premium Operational Amplifiers (OPAMPS) pre-installed, the X-Plosion 7.1 Cinema sounds even more phenomenal than the original Auzen X-Plosion. The real-time interactive capabilities of DTS and DDL deliver more realistic and more fantastic contents of PC games, music and movies. Unique and luxurious design with gold plated PCB, jacks and metal bracket. Swappable dual DIP type OPAMP upgrades ultimate digital surround sound.Minimize
Manufacturer:Auzentech Inc. Product MPN MPN | BGI-HDAXP-D | Key Features Card Interface | PCI | Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | DTS • Dolby Digital EX | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x SPDIF | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Warranty Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Card | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 859702001040 |
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The Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty™ FPS sound card provides stunning 109dB SNR audio quality, accelerates gaming performance and includes 64MB of on-board X-RAM for high performance gaming. With support for EAX® ADVANCED HD™ 5.0, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS card utilizes X-Fi CMSS 3D technology for stunning audio realism over headphones in LAN gaming. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS features a convenient front-facing internal drive bay for easy connectivity, plus the X-Fi IR remote to easily access and control all digital entertainment, and to control the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS 3D, 3DMIDI and EAX. In addition to providing outstanding gaming performance, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS includes all of the standard features, application software, power and performance capabilities of the Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum and Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic.Minimize

The Xonar DS boasts 107dB SNR, which is 12 times clearer than most onboard audio solutions. By eliminating 91% of background noise, the Xonar DS lets gamers hear every detail in the game audio, allowing them to locate enemies from a distance and thus giving them the edge in their games.

Get extreme audio performance from your PC with the PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium sound card. You'll hear realistic EAX 5.0 sound effects and 3D positional audio in your games that's so accurate you can locate opponents by sound - even over normal stereo headphones.

The new S/PDIF header allows connectivity with supporting VGA cards, facilitating merged output of 7.1 channels of audio and video through a VGA card’s HDMI port. This provides a clean, simple solution for Home Theatre PC builders.