Creative Labs SB0570L4 Sound Blaster Audigy SE Sound Card
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: CreativeFormat: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: 70SB057000001
Product features:
- 7.1 surround output
- 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution
- 100dB signal to noise ratio
- EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 support for gaming
- CMSS up-mixes stereo content to 7.1 surround
Digital camera reviews of Creative Labs SB0570L4 Sound Blaster Audigy SE Sound Card
Digital camera Review: A solid sound card for Windows 7 64-bit
Summary: 5 Stars
I made the mistake of buying a replacement motherboard that didn't have all of the output ports needed for 7.1 speakers, and the only way to get the extra ports is if the case had them with a cable that was compatible with the motherboard. Mine didn't. Plus, the 2 speakers that did work popped when the system went to play a sound, which is much more annoying than you would think. My biggest challenge was finding a sound card that worked well with Windows 7 64-bit, and this one fits the bill.
Having used the SoundBlaster Live before, I knew Creative Labs products were good. Surprisingly, this card wasn't expensive so it became my low-cost solution to getting my extra speakers online again. Installation was very easy, and I downloaded the latest drivers straight from Creative's web site before the card was delivered. Everything installed without fuss.
I reviewed all of the default settings which seem more geared toward a low-end system. I bumped it up to 24-bit and everything works great. The sound is better than my previous on-board chipset. I'm a bit particular about audio, so I do notice subtle differences between cards. This has some extra options that I consider "toys" such as EAX sound effects like you're in an auditorium, hallway, stone cavern, toilet, etc. But at least it does have them if that's your thing.
My system is a quad-core AMD Athlon II chip, 8GB of DDR3 RAM on a Gigabyte motherboard. Use of the sound card doesn't affect CPU usage hardly at all, which is good.
If you're looking for a good, budget sound card that is compatible with Windows 7 64-bit, you will very likely be happy with this.
Summary of Creative Labs SB0570L4 Sound Blaster Audigy SE Sound Card
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! Music-Dramatically improve your MP3 music listening experience with crisp, clear 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio quality. Bring out the best in your music with Bass Boost, Smart Volume Management, Audio Clean-Up, and more! Listen to your favorite MP3 music in breathtaking 7.1 surround with CMSS surround technology.Games -Feel like you're actually in the game with realistic EAX ADVANCED HD 3.0 sound effects.Hear your enemies before they find you with 3D positional audio over multichannel speakers.Movies -Enjoy your blockbuster movies in surround sound with support for everything from headphones to multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 speakers.Sound Cards
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