Creative Sound Blaster Zx SBX PCIE Gaming Sound Card with Audio Control Module SB1506
Very good price considering the local prices are north of $179(http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&c…).
If you want the version without ACM, the price is US$84.22 before shipping
For people who wants high-end sound card for gaming or htpc, it is a amazing card! Huge step up from previous gen X-fi card. Just a quick search you'll find fantastic reviews everywhere. Amazon reviews are 4.5
Using PCI-E x1 slot, make sure you have one available.
- Features the Audio Control Module (ACM) which incorporates a built-in microphone array and mic/headphone I/O connections, plus a knob on the ACM to adjust the headphone levels
- Features Sound Core3D Audio Processor for accelerating advanced audio and voice technologies
- SBX Pro Studio sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets
- Scout Mode allows you to hear your enemies before they hear you, from further away, giving you a distinct advantage
- DTS Connect, connects your home theatre system through a single digital cable and enjoy cinematic DVD movies by transforming any stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 audio stream into high fidelity surround sound
What's in the Box?
Sound Blaster Zx sound card, Sound Blaster Audio Control Module, 1x Optical Cable, 1x Stereo (3.5mm)-to-RCA cable, Quick Start Leaflet, Installation CD containing: Drivers for Windows 7 and 8, Creative Software Suite, User's Guide
Product Description
The Sound Blaster Zx elevates the standards of technology and performance for the future of gaming and entertainment on the PC. Clad in brilliant red EMI shielding and featuring glowing LED lighting, it ideally complements any power gaming rig.
Our Sound Blaster product philosophy comes from a total system approach. We've designed the Z series cards to give the best experience for not only those wishing to experience content, but those wanting to create it as well. This includes optimizations for voice chat and recording in addition to all of the amazing SBX Studio Pro audio output enhancements.
High-Quality Connections
The Z card is equipped with gold plated connection points to ensure the card delivers the best possible audio signal.
3.5mm gold plated headphone jack driven by the 600 Ohm Maxim MAX97220 amp
3.5mm gold plated microphone jack
3.5mm gold plated 5.1 channel connections
TOSLINK digital audio input and outputs
116db Signal-To-Noise Ratio
SBX Pro Studio Technologies
Crystal Voice Technologies
Sound Core3D Audio Processor
Accessible Audio Control Module (ACM)
Don't mobo these days already come with decent sound cards?