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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

  • Interface typePCI Express x1
  • Audio channels7.1
  • Sample rate96 kHz
  • Digital audio output24-bit
  • SNR>100 dB (20 kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
  • Extra portsSpeaker out (4x 1/8 in mini jacks) Optical out (TOSLINK)* (*
  • 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.

How it compares

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Price $63.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCreative
Model nameSound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Audio & video
Audio channels7.1
MIC inYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express x1
Digital audio output24-bit
Size & build
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size197 × 127 × 29 mm
More details
Sample rate96 kHz
SNR>100 dB (20 kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
Line inYes

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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