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Green PCIe sound card with gold edge connector, three audio jacks and low-profile bracket included

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Vszerda PCIe 5.1 Sound Card CMI8738 Low Profile Bracket

SKU CH-0XT4-3KZMV

Adds 5.1 surround sound to a desktop PC via PCI Express with a low-profile bracket for compact cases

  • 1 surround sound for cinematic audio
  • CMI8738 chip delivers 32/64-bit processing
  • Low-profile bracket fits 2U chassis
  • DirectSound, A3D, EAX and HRTF 3D support
  • Windows 2000 through 10 compatibility included

Vszerda PCIe 5.1 Sound Card CMI8738

This Vszerda PCIe sound card adds 5.1 surround audio to a desktop PC using the CMI8738 chip. It targets users whose onboard audio has failed or who need legacy 3D audio APIs for older titles. The card fits a standard PCI Express slot and includes a low-profile bracket for 2U chassis installations. It supports 32-bit and 64-bit audio processing on Windows versions from 2000 through 10.

Thermals noise and power draw

The card draws power solely from the PCI Express slot without external connectors. Passive operation means zero fan noise during playback or recording sessions. Typical load remains well within slot limits so thermals stay negligible inside the case. No supplementary cooling or power budget planning is required for this adapter.

Build integration and constraints

Installation consumes one PCI Express slot and the matching rear I/O aperture. The bundled low-profile bracket swaps onto the card for slim 2U enclosures while the full-height bracket suits standard towers. A driver CD is included though modern Windows releases may install support automatically. Users must disable the onboard audio device in Device Manager to avoid conflicts. Buyers needing more than 5.1 channels or modern high-resolution codecs should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • 1 surround sound for cinematic audio
  • CMI8738 chip delivers 32/64-bit processing
  • Low-profile bracket fits 2U chassis
  • DirectSound, A3D, EAX and HRTF 3D support
  • Windows 2000 through 10 compatibility included

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Vszerda PCIe 5.1 sound card and which step do people often miss?

Insert the card into a free PCIe slot, attach the low-profile bracket for a 2U case, then disable the onboard Realtek High Definition Audio in Device Manager so the CMI8738 chip becomes the default output.

What maintenance or replacement will the Vszerda PCIe 5.1 sound card need later?

The card has no moving parts or batteries; only the driver CD may need replacing if lost, otherwise it runs maintenance-free for the life of the system.

What limit appears first on the Vszerda PCIe 5.1 sound card under sustained use?

Audio quality is capped at 16-bit resolution and 5.1-channel output, so extended sessions cannot exceed that fidelity regardless of load.

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