Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer Sound Card
- PCI Express x1 card for desktop PCs
- 5.1 surround output mode
- 48 KHz maximum sample rate
- 100 db signal-to-noise ratio
- Windows 8 listed as the platform
- 1 year hardware, 60 days software warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A plain add-in sound card for a desktop that wants surround output beyond the motherboard jacks. Driver support beyond the listed Windows release is not stated, so check your operating system first.
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ASIN: B00005PK7PModel: SB0090XCategory: Internal Sound Cards
Overview
A desktop tower with a free expansion slot is where this card lives. It plugs into a PCI Express slot and takes over audio duty from the onboard chip, sending surround output to a speaker set.
The reason to look at it is a dedicated audio path with a surround channel layout and a stated noise figure. The limit is that the listing gives no connector list, no software details and only one platform name.
Who it's for
Think of a tower build that already has a spare slot and a surround speaker set waiting for a proper source. Anyone on a laptop, an all-in-one or a recent operating system the listing does not name should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Dedicated card instead of onboard audio
- Surround output mode
- Low stated noise figure
- Warranty covers hardware and software
- Only one Windows release listed
- Output jacks not listed
- Software warranty is short
- Desktop slot required
Performance notes
A separate card moves digital to analog conversion away from the noisy motherboard, which is where the stated signal to noise figure comes from. The sample rate ceiling sets the top audio quality it can process. Real results also depend on the speakers and cables attached.
Where it stands among internal sound cards
- #2 most-searched brand and model of the 8 internal sound cards lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 internal sound cards we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Creative |
|---|---|
| Model | SB0090X |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Audio output mode | Surround |
| Signaltonoise ratio | 100 db |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hardware connectivity | PCI Express x1 |
| Compatible devices | Personal Computer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | One year hardware 60-days software |
| Other details | |
| Platform | Windows 8 |
| Hardware platform | Personal Computer |
| Surround sound channel configuration | 5.1 |
| Maximum sample rate | 48 KHz |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer a USB sound card?
No. The listing gives the connection as PCI Express x1, so it needs a free slot inside a desktop PC. It is not an external or USB device.
What warranty comes with it?
One year on the hardware and 60 days on the software.