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

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

Q: Does the led on the card itself work without the molex connector? i'm not interested in attaching the led strip.

To not use the MOLEX connection is ONLY Use the PCI BUS for powering your plug-ins. BUY another Card if you will not use the MOLEX Power hookup. As It will give BETTER, more dependable power to your accessories.! At no RISK to your Motherboard.!

Q: If I hook up an astro mixamp (with headphones) to the fiber-optic port, am I losing the benefits of this card? Or will it pass through the amp?

yes and no. you will still benefit from the digital side of the audio processing but the optical bypasses any amplification. whatever you connect the optical to will have to handle that.

Q: This or the zxr? that is only $20 more but 5 year old tech. i use the logitech z906 speakers and no headphones

i don't know, do you listen to 24bit audio, like blu rays and youtube and high-res music from hdtracks, or 32bit audio? If 24bit, you might be best off then with the ZxR, on the other hand I'd say the AE-5 is a safer bet, because of the surely nicer headphone amp inside can be properly used with many more headphones..., but then again your using speakers and might have an external headphone amp.., Hard to say.

Q: Anyone know how this would couple with the game one or game zero headsets???

I have the game one headset and it sounds great. I wish the headphone ohm setting had a 50 ohm selection, but I can't go over half volume in Windows at the 32ohm setting so it pushes plenty of power. I had the sound blaster zx before this and this card sounds better.

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Compatible Devices
Headphone
Brand
Creative
Hardware Interface
PCI Express x1
Audio Output Mode
Digital
Platform
Windows 7 8

🌈16.8M RGB LED colors

🎧Xamp Bi-amp headphone power

🔊122dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio

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Description

🎮 Elevate your sound, light up your rig, and never miss a beat!

HI RES AUDIO MASTERY - SABRE32 Ultra-Class DAC delivers 32-bit/384kHz playback and an industry-leading 122dB SNR for flawless sound fidelity.
CUSTOMIZABLE RGB SYMPHONY - Transform your battlestation with 4 RGB LED strips and onboard LEDs offering 16.8 million colors and dynamic patterns.
TAILORED AUDIO PROCESSING - Sound Blaster Command software lets you customize audio profiles, enhancing vocals, cues, and bass to dominate every session.
STUDIO GRADE HEADPHONE AMPLIFICATION - Xamp discrete bi-amplification technology drives headphones up to 600Ω with ultra-low distortion for pristine audio clarity.
IMMERSIVE DOLBY DIGITAL DTS ENCODING - Experience crystal-clear 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround sound for next-level gaming and media immersion.

The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition is a premium PCI-e gaming sound card featuring a SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz DAC, Dolby Digital and DTS support, and a discrete Xamp bi-amp headphone amplifier. With a 122dB signal-to-noise ratio and fully customizable RGB lighting, it delivers studio-grade audio and immersive surround sound, perfect for discerning gamers and audiophiles seeking both performance and style.

Specifications

Brand	Creative
Manufacturer	Creative
Series	balsterX
Colour	Option 2: White with DDL and DTS
Item Height	5.04 Inches
Item Width	0.79 Inches
Product Dimensions	14.5 x 2.01 x 12.8 cm; 550 g
Item model number	SB1740
Hardware Platform	Personal Computer
Are Batteries Included	No
Manufacturer	Creative
Country of Origin	USA
Item Weight	550 g

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Does the led on the card itself work without the molex connector? i'm not interested in attaching the led strip.

If I hook up an astro mixamp (with headphones) to the fiber-optic port, am I losing the benefits of this card? Or will it pass through the amp?

This or the zxr? that is only $20 more but 5 year old tech. i use the logitech z906 speakers and no headphones

Anyone know how this would couple with the game one or game zero headsets???

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