Description
Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition SABRE32 Ultra-class 32-bit/384kHz PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, 122dB SNR, RGB LED Strips
SUPPORTS DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS – Now with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for even more delivery options to your external audio devices! The AE-5 Plus Pure Edition also supports 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround, as well as Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization technology
RGB YOUR GAMING RIG – The AE-5 Plus Pure Edition stands out with its beautiful white finish, and has customizable RGB LEDs on its body; it also comes with four RGB LED strips for you to go full on decorating your r/battlestations worthy rig. Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with 16.8 million colors in different patterns to choose from, all via the Sound Blaster Command software for PC
POWERFUL DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP – Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition features Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amp that utilizes bi-amplification technology to power each earcup individually with 1Ω output impedance and drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones
PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY – Featuring the SABRE32 ultra-class PCI-e DAC to deliver up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter, the AE-5 Plus Pure Edition is more than capable of hi-res audio for games, music, and movies; put simply, for discerning audio lovers of any kind, the AE-5 Plus Pure Edition is set to blow past your expectations with pristine audio and powerful performance
INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING – The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition rides on Sound Blaster’s long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software and featuring fully customizable audio processing technologies to deliver clearer vocals, accurate cues, and bass boost
SPECIFICATIONS
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Interface/Power
- PCI-e bus power, +5V for Aurora lighting (requires 4-pin molex peripheral connector from PC power supply)
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Audio Technology
- Sound Core3D
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Dynamic Range (DNR)
- 122 dB
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Connectivity Options (Main)
- 1 x TOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x 1/8″ (3.5mm) Mic In / Line In, 1 x 1/8″ (3.5mm) Headphone / Headset Out, 1 x 1/8″ Front Out, 1 x 1/8″ Rear Out, 1 x 1/8″ Center / Sub Out, 1 x Front Panel Header
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Headphone Amp
- Output Impedance: 1Ω, Low Gain: 16—149 Ω (+0 dB), Supported Headphone Impedance: 16—600Ω
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Audio Technologies
- CrystalVoice
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Supported Operating Systems
- Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
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Dimensions
- 145 x 20 x 128 mm
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ASIO
- Playback & Recording
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Platform
- PCI-e
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Recommended Usage
- Gaming
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DAC
- Dynamic Range: 122 dB, THD+N (DAC): 0.00032[%]
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
- Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD® equivalent processor
- Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard
- Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10 32 / 64-bit, Windows 8.1 / 8.0 32 / 64-bit, Windows 7 32 / 64-bit
- 1 GB RAM
- >600 MB of free hard disk space
- Available PCI-e slot
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition
- 4 x LED Strips (30 cm / 10 LEDs)
- 1 x Extension Cable
- Quick Start Leaflet
- Warranty Leaflet
Rob Fallen –
Super easy to install and get up and running and fantastic sound quality compared to on board
If you may need one you must get one! Fantastic card and great to see the Soundblaster cards still on the go after many years