The Best Pcie Sound Card of 2023

PCI Express 5.1-channel stereo surround sound card, using CMI8738 multi-channel audio chip processor

Support 6-channel surround sound output, compatible with DLS sound library technology, A3D 1.0 and DS3D, DirectSound, 3D, EAX sound.

CMI8738 5.1CH sound card, compatible with Intel HD single-chip audio system, can be connected to the controller of the HAD codec.

Support sampling resolution:192k/176.4k/96k/88.2k/48k/44.1k and 16/24bits

Support Win XP / Vista /Win7 / Win8 / Win8.1/Win10, 32-bitor 64-bit

PCIe sound card, 5.1 stereo audio card.

Easily convert the PC into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a 5.1 3D stereo surrounding sound.

With low profile bracket for 2U case, your best choice of sound card for PC desktop.

16-bit multimedia digital signal editing decoder inside, Supports 32/64-bit audio processing, recording and playback.

Supports direct sound, A3D and EAX, HRTF 3D tone. Supports Windows 2000 / NT / XP / 7 / 8.

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 also supports 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround, as well as Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization technology

POWERFUL DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP – Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus 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 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 is set to blow past your expectations with pristine audio and powerful performance

RGB YOUR GAMING RIG – The AE-5 Plus has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an included RGB LED strip. 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

INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING – The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus 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

PCIe sound card, 5.1 stereo audio card.

Easily convert the PC into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a 5.1 3D stereo surrounding sound.

With low profile bracket for 2U case, your best choice of sound card for PC desktop.

16-bit multimedia digital signal editing decoder inside, Supports 32/64-bit audio processing, recording and playback.

Supports direct sound, A3D and EAX, HRTF 3D tone. Supports Windows XP / 7 / 10.

Easily converts the PC into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a compelling 5.1 surround sound

Advanced Audio Processing with SBX Pro Studio, a suite of Sound Blaster audio processing technologies that let you bring out the best in your audio

Includes the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, PC software that puts you in full control of the SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies

600 ohm headphone amp for high performance, studio grade monitoring

106 SNR and 24-bit 192kHz DAC (Playback) and 96kHz ADC (Recording)

Advanced chipset is designed to process the legendary EAX reverb engine for powerful enhanced audio

Immerse yourself in full cinematic 7.1 multi-channel audio, perfect for games, movies and music

106dB SNR ensures a high level of audio quality and supported operating systems is Windows 8, Windows XP SP2 or higher, Windows Vista SP1 or higher, Windows 7, Windows 10

600 ohm headphone amp provides studio grade monitoring

High quality 24-bit 192 kHz stereo direct playback

DUAL 4K DISPLAY SETUP - Watch Cinematic 4k content on 2 displays (4096 x 2160 max @ 60 Hz) in 10-bit color

INDEPENDENTLY POWERED - Bus-powered 65W max power draw and requires no additional power source (minimum of 300W PC power supply is recommended)

INDEPENDENT HD AUDIO - Each DisplayPort provides independent audio sound to each monitor in brilliant 7.1 Surround Sound. Supports AC-3, AAC, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio formats and 2 independent DDM Audio (DDMA) stream capabilities

NATIVE DISPLAY PORT - Connect to any monitor you choose with one display cable and select independent monitor resolutions and refresh rates with AMD Eyefinity capabilities

2GB GDDR5 MEMORY - 1125 MHz memory clock and 800 MHz GPU clock (PCIe x 16) with 128-bit memory interface (512 Stream Processors)

SFF & FULL-HEIGHT BRACKET - This Short Form Factor (SFF) GPU includes a full-height bracket for standard-size cases in addition to compact PCs and Mini ATX

OPERATING SYSTEMS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, all versions of Windows XP, RHEL x86, CentOS, Ubuntu x86, and Linus x86

5.1 channel, 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio with a 300ohm headphone amp for detailed, immersive sound with punchy, defined bass

Realtek ALC1220X codec delivers a crystal clear 116dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

ASUS Hyper Grounding Technology ensures minimal audio distortion and interference

Xonar Audio Center enables full audio control via an intuitive, spacious interface

Included Low Profile Bracket allows the Xonar to fit perfectly into most systems

PRISTINE AUDIO CLARITY – With up to 116 dB SNR at an amazing bit rate of up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, enjoy impressive audio quality for your every need. The sound card also features gold-plated connectors, speaker optimization technology, and digital content encoding capability for the best digital audio performance. Coupled with Audio Stream Input / Output (ASIO) support, Sound Blaster Z SE delivers low-latency and high-fidelity audio, even for your recordings

SBX GAMING EQ PROFILES – Emerge as the last man standing with our updated SBX Gaming Profiles for hot titles such as Apex Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch, PUBG, and more. In-house tuned and optimized to sound the best for the respective games, you can get started right away or further tweak the EQs, instead of having to create the profiles from scratch. Simply select the respective game from our latest Sound Blaster Command software’s menu, and be battle-ready instantly

IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND – Get fully immersed and stay focused on your games with our surround sound. The Sound Blaster Z SE now supports 7.1 virtual on headphones and speakers alongside discrete 5.1 for speakers. You can even switch between headphones and your speakers via the software for those times you want to pump the bass, or go stealthier with your headphones. For extra delivery options to your external devices, the Z SE also supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding

CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATION – Comes with a list of Microphone EQ Presets that compensates for your headset’s built-in mic so you can be heard clearly–whether it is to reduce the harshness of your tonality, sound more natural, or to increase the mids for vocal clarity. Together with our Sound Blaster Command Software’s CrystalVoice technology that helps remove echoes and ambient noises, the Z SE is perfect for games and even video conferences while working from home for better communications

Full Product Specifications: Click to view

Audio Processor Manufacturer: C-Media

Audio Processor Model: 6632AE

Host Interface: PCI Express

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 110 dB