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Green PCI Express x1 sound card with gold edge connector and multiple mini audio jacks

Creative Labs

Creative Labs 30SB077200000 Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio 7.1 sound card

SKU CH-RN2B-9SA8T MPN 30SB077200000

PCI Express x1 sound card delivering 7.1-channel 24-bit 96 kHz audio with >100 dB SNR and X-Fi Crystalizer processing

  • Channels7.1
  • Sample Rate96KHz
  • Digital Audio24-bit
  • SNR>100dB (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
  • Line InYes
  • MIC InYes
  • 1-channel surround sound for immersive audio
  • 24-bit 96KHz resolution captures studio-quality detail
  • Signal-to-noise ratio above 100dB delivers clean playback
  • PCI Express x1 interface fits modern motherboards
  • X-Fi Crystalizer and CMSS-3D enhance music and headphone listening

Product identity

The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio is a PCI Express x1 sound card delivering 7.1 channel output at 24-bit 96KHz resolution. It targets PC owners who want discrete audio hardware with a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 100dB for music, movies and gaming.

Connections and processing

Four analogue 1/8-inch speaker jacks provide full 7.1 surround output while a TOSLINK optical out carries stereo SPDIF or multichannel pass-through and a TOSLINK optical in accepts digital sources. Front-panel headers, a line-in jack and a microphone jack complete the I/O. X-Fi Crystalizer and CMSS-3D virtual and headphone modes process stereo content into expanded surround or spatialised headphone audio.

Installation notes

The card fits any standard PCI Express x1 slot and uses the Intel HD Audio front-panel header for case connectivity. No external power connector is required. Buyers whose motherboards lack a free x1 slot or who need more than 7.1 analogue channels will not be able to use this card.

Highlights

  • 1-channel surround sound for immersive audio
  • 24-bit 96KHz resolution captures studio-quality detail
  • Signal-to-noise ratio above 100dB delivers clean playback
  • PCI Express x1 interface fits modern motherboards
  • X-Fi Crystalizer and CMSS-3D enhance music and headphone listening

Specifications

BrandCreative
ModelSound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Channels7.1
Sample Rate96KHz
Digital Audio24-bit
SNR>100dB (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
Line InYes
MIC InYes
Other PortsSpeaker out (4x 1/8" mini jacks)
Optical out (TOSLINK)* (* Digital Out supports stereo SPDIF out and pass through of multichannel DVD sound)
Optical in (TOSLINK)
Intel HD Audio Compatible Front Panel Header (2x5pin)
InterfacePCI Express x1
FeaturesX-Fi Crystalizer
X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual
X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone
Add the PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound card to your PC and turn your downloaded music into your own personal concert. Watch DVDs or downloaded videos with full cinematic surround sound. Plus experience 3D audio and EAX effects in games.
Slip on your headphones and X-Fi technology moves the sound away from your ears and into the space around you. You'll be surrounded by nine virtual speakers and feel like you're sitting with your favorite band or in the best seat in the movie theater. Games sound better to
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size197 × 127 × 29 mm

Questions about this item

Does the Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio need driver updates or firmware flashes over its lifespan?

The card relies on Creative driver releases for Windows. No firmware flashing is required; keep the driver current for OS compatibility and X-Fi feature support.

What limits 7.1-channel playback during long sessions?

The PCI Express x1 link and 96 kHz sample rate cap sustained multichannel throughput; the >100 dB SNR and analog output stage set the noise floor.

How much heat and power does the card draw when running all day?

As a PCIe x1 device with no active cooling, it draws minimal power and stays cool; the board is passive and adds negligible heat to the case.

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