Creative Labs SB0570 PCI Sound Blaster Audigy SE Sound Card
- PCI card for desktop PCs
- 96 KHz maximum sample rate
- 100 db signal-to-noise ratio
- 5.1 surround mode, with 7.1 support in the description
- 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio, EAX 3.0 effects
- 0.2 kg listed weight
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A PCI sound card that upgrades basic motherboard audio for music, movies and games. It needs an older PCI slot, which many recent boards no longer provide.
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ASIN: B000EF3D64Model: 70SB057000000Category: Internal Sound Cards
Overview
A desktop with a spare PCI slot and onboard audio that sounds flat is the setting for this card. It adds game effects, surround decoding and music enhancements such as bass boost and smart volume.
Choose it for a jump from motherboard audio to dedicated multichannel output and gaming effects. The limit is the PCI connection, which is not PCI Express, and the listing does not state operating system versions.
Who it's for
A tower with a free PCI slot and speakers or headphones that deserve a better source suits this card. People with a laptop or a recent board lacking PCI slots will not be able to install it.
Pros and cons
- Upgrades onboard audio
- Surround output for movies
- Game effects supported
- Bass boost and volume tools
- PCI slot required
- Platform listed as not specific
- Output jack types not listed
- Warranty not listed
Performance notes
A separate card processes game effects and surround decoding instead of leaving them to the motherboard chip. The stated noise figure and sample rate set the quality ceiling. Speakers, headphones and drivers decide how much of that you hear.
Specifications
| Brand | Creative |
|---|---|
| Model | 70SB057000000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.2 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Audio output mode | Stereo, Surround Sound |
| Signaltonoise ratio | 100 db |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hardware connectivity | PCI |
| Compatible devices | Personal Computer |
| Other details | |
| Platform | Not Machine Specific |
| Hardware platform | Headphones, PC, Speakers |
| Surround sound channel configuration | 5.1 |
| Maximum sample rate | 96 KHz |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sound Blaster Audigy SE a PCI Express card?
No. The listing gives the connection as PCI, so it needs a conventional PCI slot.
Does the Audigy SE support 7.1 sound?
The specs list 5.1 as the channel configuration, while the description mentions multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 surround support.
Will it work with headphones?
The listed hardware platforms are headphones, PC and speakers, and the description says it supports everything from headphones to multichannel speakers.