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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 MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNXONAR DX 7.1
Card Interface   PCI Express
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDolby Digital EX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)116 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Line In • 1 x SPDIF
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Installed Memory   256 MB
Audio AmplifierIntegrated
Package ContentPCI Express Audio Card
Package Qty1
UPC610839034253


Tags:

asus, asus, xonar, dx, pci, express, 1.0, ret,

Creative Technology Sound Blaster® Live! 5.1

$15.00 to $18.00



The Sound Blaster Live! provides a full 5.1 surround-sound experience in either digital or analog mode for all your audio entertainment needs. You'll get superior sound quality thanks its revolutionary EMU10K1 Digital Signal Processor. It gives you all the power you need to create crystal-clear audio files. Because processing and playback remains entirely digital, your files maintain the highest level of audio quality with settings optimized for headphones, two, four, or 5.1 speaker and home stereo systems. You'll enjoy a true 5.1 gaming experience with low latency and no additional settings required. The Sound Blaster Live! provides hardware acceleration for EAX, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, and DirectSound gaming and produces up to 32 3D hardware-accelerated channels, or up to 64 hardware-accelerated channels. With support for real time digital effects like reverb, chorus, echo, flanger, pitch shifting, vocal morpher, ring modulator, auto-wah, or distortion, it provides an overwhelming audio experience.Minimize

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPN70SB006003007
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   16-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDirectSound • EAX
On Board Connectors1 x Digital CD Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Rear • 1 x SPDIF • 1 x MIDI In
Max. Sample Rate   48 kHz
Sound Synthesis MethodE-mu Systems • MIDI • Wavetable
Warranty1 Year
Package ContentPCI Card
Package Qty1
UPC054651045668


Tags:

creative, technology, sound, blaster, live, 5.1,

Sabrent 6-Channel 5.1 3D Surround Sound

$9.00 to $12.00



Built around the remarkable CMI8738 chipset, Sabrent's 6-Channel 5.1 Surround Sound 3D PCI Sound card delivers exceptionally high audio quality at an incredibly low price! This superb card produces crisp, clear sound fidelity that rivals the finest cinematic experience. You'll enjoy compelling 3D audio and 5.1 sound on multiple speakers. Supports EAXTM, Karaoke key, Echo sound effects and includes high performance dual game port. Fully compatible with Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro and Direct Sound. You can even use this sound card to customize Internet audio with the power of surround sound and EAX audio technologies! A superior product at an amazingly low price! Hurry, while supplies last!Minimize

Manufacturer:Sabrent Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNSBT-SP6C
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   32-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Sound Synthesis MethodMIDI • Wavetable
Package Qty1
UPC188218000682


Tags:

sabrent, 6-channel, 5.1, 3d, surround, sound,

PPA International (1431)


The superb PPA Model 1431 sound card delivers great audio quality to your PC at a remarkably affordable cost. It’s offers great performance for games and musical entertainment! This versatile sound card features HRTF-based 3D extension positional audio, Microsoft DirectSound 3D support, 6-channel 16-bit DAC, DLS-based Wavetable music synthesizer, Direct Music support, Game port and 16-bits full duplex CODEC.Minimize

X-Fi Xtreme Gamer


Win big with a powerful, completely new audio processing engine that boosts real game performance by up to 15% over motherboard audio and still gives you the fullest audio effects possible!

Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro


The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro features professional-quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with 116dB SNR, plus an I/O module with a comprehensive selection of connectivity for audio creation with easy-to-use control knobs for the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS- 3D (Creative Multi-Speaker Surround), 3DMIDI, and EAX. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro also features 64MB of on-board X-RAM - audio memory dedicated to higher gaming audio quality and performance, in addition to a built-in pre-amp for direct recording, and high-impedance inputs for electric guitars. The “top of the line” Sound Blaster X-Fi solution, the Elite Pro includes all of the standard features, application software, power and performance capabilities of the entire family of Sound Blaster X-Fi cards, in one ultimate solution.Minimize

Sound Blaster Audigy SE


Enjoy an audio experience that's just not possible with basic motherboard audio. Sound Blaster Audigy SE features high-quality audio that dramatically improves MP3 music listening, support for EAX® ADVANCED HD™ 3.0 effects that make PC games come alive and multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 sound for immersive surround sound in music, movies and games. When it comes to PC Audio nothing compares to Sound Blaster!Minimize