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 MPN XONAR DX 7.1 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 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 Package Content PCI Express Audio Card Package Qty 1 UPC 610839034253 Tags: asus, asus, xonar, dx, pci, express, 1.0, ret,

Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External $60.00 The Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External sound card will turn any vanilla PC sound system into a audio powerhouse. This ultra-affordable upgrade allows you to start enjoying an audio experience and quality that's not possible with basic on-board audio thanks to 24-Bit ADVANCED HD and EAX ADVANCED HD technologies. With the Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External sound card, your music will never have sounded better and you'll even be able to convert your old tapes or vinyl to digital audio. Finally your games will come alive while you're immersed in 5.1 surround sound. All this in a simple USB solution that installs in seconds.Minimize Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN SB0490 Card Interface   USB Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   External Compatible Audio Standards EAX External Hub Connectors 1 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Center/Sub • 1 x Surround Rear • 1 x line out Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz Sound Synthesis Method Wavetable Warranty 1 Year Release Date 4 November, 2004 Package Qty 1 UPC 054651073517 Tags: sound, blaster, live, 24-bit, external,

X-Fi Xtreme Gamer $50.00 to $104.00 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! Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous MPN 70SB073A02006 Card Interface   PCI Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   Plug-In Card Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 109 dB On Board Connectors 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Optical Digital Output Frequency Response Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz Package Content PCI Card Package Qty 1 UPC 5390660137686 Tags: x-fi, xtreme, gamer,

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Sound Blaster Audigy 4

The Sound Blaster® Audigy 4 delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound for gaming with remote control at an unbeatable price. Hardware-accelerated EAX 4.0 Advanced HD provides real-time interactive audio environments for cinematic in-game audio. DTS-ES and Dolby® Digital EX soundtrack decoding combined with the bundled Entertainment Center and remote bring Home Cinema to the PC. Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio playback is supported in 24 bit/96kHz surround and 24 bit/192 kHz in stereo while CMSS® 3D up-mixes any stereo audio to 7.1. The included Creative Media Source software is a comprehensive tool for creating MP3s, managing a music collection, adding effects and burning custom CD compilations.Minimize

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Diamond Multimedia XtremeSound 7.1

Diamond Xtreme Sound allows the user to experience high level, theater quality sound while watching videos, listening to music, and playing games all in true 7.1 channel surround sound. This is an essential upgrade for anyone interested in increasing their computer audio experience while freeing up valuable computer system resources.Minimize

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SIIG USB SoundWave 7.1

USB audio adapter - easily add sound to any notebook or desktop computer; Virtual 7.1 channel surround sound provides home-theater quality surround sound via headphones or stereo speakers; Built-in amplifier for rich and powerful sound; Reduces unwanted static and noise from D/A processing; Places speakers to preferred positions without physically moving actual speakers via Speaker Shifter utility; Xear software offers 27 environment effects and 3 environment sizes, plus a 10-band preset equalizer; Plug & Play compatible; No power adapter required, obtains power from the USB port.Minimize

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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