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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 - Sound card - 32-bit - 384 kHz - 122 dB SNR - 5.1 - PCIe


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  • PP ID Code:AA83408
  • Manufacturer Part No:
    70SB174000000
  • Warranty:12 Months

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Description

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is a SABRE32 Ultra class hi-resolution PCIe gaming sound card and DAC with Xamp, a discrete headphone amp, utilizing bi-amplification technology. It delivers astonishingly pristine audio, and also shows off the Aurora Reactive Lighting System with 16.8 million customizable colors.

  • Xamp discrete headphone amplification
  • SABRE32 Ultra class DAC
  • Aurora Reactive Lighting System
  • BlasterX Acoustic Engine
  • Scout 2.0

  • Xamp discrete headphone amplification
    The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is a SABRE32 Ultra class PCIe DAC, which is perfect for hi-resolution audio for games, music, and movies. It delivers up to 32-bit 384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter. The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is the sound card to feature Xamp, the custom-designed discrete headphone amplifier. Each audio channel is individually amplified, allowing the AE-5 to deliver another level of pristine audio fidelity in an unaltered lossless model to each earcup regardless of demand. The ultra-low 1 Ω output impedance drives 16-600 Ω headphones perfectly.
  • SABRE32 Ultra class DAC
    The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is a SABRE32 Ultra class PCIe DAC, which is perfect for hi-resolution audio for games, music, and movies. It delivers up to 32-bit 384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter.
  • Aurora Reactive Lighting System
    Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with the Aurora Reactive Lighting System! The AE-5 has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an RGB LED strip. Program up to 16.8 million colors in different patterns.
  • BlasterX Acoustic Engine
    The Sound BlasterX AE-5 rides on Sound Blaster's long legacy of audio processing and enhancements. BlasterX Acoustic Engine is a suite of fully customizable audio processing technologies, that deliver another levels of audio immersion and precision for the ultimate competitive advantage. These sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.
  • Scout 2.0
    Expand your horizon with the world's smart gaming companion, that enables you to visualize and see where enemies are on the radar through your mobile device for any first-person shooter game. Scout mode has been given an updated feature, that is sure to bring the pain to whoever you meet in the battlefield!

Main Specifications

Product Description Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 - sound card
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2 cm x 14.5 cm x 12.8 cm
System Requirements Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (32/64 bits)
Device Type Sound card
Enclosure Type Internal
Interface Type PCI Express
Sound Output Mode 5.1 channel surround
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 122 dB
Sample Rate 384 kHz (max)
DAC Resolution 32-bit

  • Extended Specifications


    • Audio Output
    Sound Output Mode 5.1 channel surround
    DAC Resolution 32-bit
    Sample Rate 384 kHz (max)
    Signal-To-Noise Ratio 122 dB
    Features CrystalVoice, virtual 7.1 channel surround mode, Aurora Reactive Lighting System, Xamp Discrete Headphone Amplification, Scout 2.0
    Expansion / Connectivity
    Interfaces 1 x TOSLINK output - TOSLINK
    1 x audio line-in/microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm
    1 x audio line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
    1 x speakers (front) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
    1 x speakers (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
    1 x speakers (center/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
    General
    Device Type Sound card
    Form Factor Internal
    Interface Type PCI Express
    Width 2 cm
    Depth 14.5 cm
    Height 12.8 cm
    Miscellaneous
    Included Accessories LED strip
    Cables Included 1 x power extension cable
    Software / System Requirements
    Software BlasterX Acoustic Engine
    OS Required Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (32/64 bits)
    System Requirements Details Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 - Core i3 RAM 1 GB - HD 600 MB