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Ruth's sister internal power cable 5.1ch CMI8738

SKU CH-HZ4B-PPPJF

Adds 5.1-channel CMI8738 audio with wavetable synthesis via PCI Express for Windows 10, 8, 7 and XP

  • 1-channel surround sound from the CMI8738 chipset
  • Low-profile bracket fits compact PCI-E builds
  • Hardware DLS wavetable synthesis for richer MIDI playback
  • Windows 7, 8, XP and 10 driver support included

PCI-E Audio Card for Legacy Windows

The Ruth's sister internal power cable integrates a CMI8738 audio processor on a PCI-E interface, delivering 5.1 channel output with a low DLS-base wavetable music synthesizer. It targets users restoring or maintaining PCs that run Windows 7, 8, XP or 10 and need dedicated sound hardware.

Build Integration for 5.1 Sound

The card occupies a single PCI-E slot and draws power from the motherboard, requiring no external connectors or additional cables. It frees the system from reliance on integrated audio codecs while adding hardware wavetable synthesis for MIDI playback. Buyers who need more than 5.1 channels or modern OS drivers beyond Windows 10 should consider other solutions.

Highlights

  • 1-channel surround sound from the CMI8738 chipset
  • Low-profile bracket fits compact PCI-E builds
  • Hardware DLS wavetable synthesis for richer MIDI playback
  • Windows 7, 8, XP and 10 driver support included

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How many audio channels does the CMI8738 chipset on this card support?

The CMI8738 chipset provides 5.1 channel surround sound output for multichannel audio playback.

What is the typical power draw of this PCI-E sound card during continuous operation?

As a PCI-E x1 expansion card without external power connectors, it draws minimal power directly from the motherboard slot.

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