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Half-height PCIe sound card, green PCB with metal bracket and multiple 3.5 mm jacks

Creative Labs

Creative Labs 30SB157000001 Sound Blaster Audigy Fx 5.1 PCIe sound card

SKU CH-QYY1-MF4FQ MPN 30SB157000001

A 5.1 channel PCIe sound card with 24-bit 192kHz playback, 106dB SNR and a 600-ohm headphone amplifier for cinematic surround sound

  • Interface typePCI Express x1
  • Part type or number30SB157000001
  • Audio channels5.1
  • Sample rate192 kHz
  • Digital audio output24-bit
  • SNR106 dB
  • 1 channel surround sound for cinematic movies and games
  • 24-bit 192kHz playback delivers high-resolution audio fidelity
  • 106dB signal-to-noise ratio ensures clean, detailed sound reproduction
  • 600-ohm headphone amplifier drives high-impedance studio headphones
  • Half-height PCIe x1 card with swappable brackets fits most cases

Upgrade from basic motherboard audio

The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx is a new PCI Express x1 sound card delivering 5.1 channel surround sound. It processes audio at 24-bit depth and 192KHz sample rate with a 106dB signal-to-noise ratio. A built-in 600-ohm headphone amplifier drives high-impedance headphones for detailed monitoring.

Fits a single PCIe x1 slot with two bracket options

The half-height card includes interchangeable full-height and half-height metal brackets for compatibility with different case sizes. Installation requires one free PCI Express x1 lane on an Intel or AMD motherboard running Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista SP1. The package provides a Quick Start leaflet and an installation CD with drivers and the Creative Software Suite.

Suits stereo users moving to 5.1 surround

This card suits buyers wanting cinematic 5.1 speaker output and independent line-in plus microphone connections for simultaneous sources. It does not satisfy users who need more than 5.1 output channels, digital S/PDIF connectivity, or hardware-accelerated gaming audio APIs beyond the supplied software control panel.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCreative
Product lineSound Blaster
Model nameAUDIGY FX
Part type or number30SB157000001
Audio & video
Audio channels5.1
MIC in1 × 3.5 mm jack
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express x1
Digital audio output24-bit
Size & build
Product dimensions0.71 in × 4.76 in × 5.43 in
Product weight0.4 lb (0.18 kg)
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size160 × 136 × 25 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 10
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista SP1 or higher
In the box
In the boxSound Blaster Audigy Fx sound card (with full height I/O bracket)
Quick Start leaflet
Installation CD containing: ?Drivers for Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Creative Software Suite
User's Guide PDF
Half-height I/O bracket
More details
Sample rate192 kHz
SNR106 dB
Line in1 × 3.5 mm jack
Line outHeadphone / Front Out: 1 × 3.5 mm jack
Rear Out: 1 × 3.5 mm jack
Centre / Subwoofer: 1 × 3.5 mm jack

Questions about this item

What sustained-use limit will I hit first with the 106dB SNR and 24-bit 192kHz DAC?

The 106dB signal-to-noise ratio sets the practical noise floor during long playback sessions, so analogue hiss becomes audible before the 24-bit 192kHz converter reaches any internal ceiling.

How much heat or noise does the half-height card add when running all day?

The passively cooled half-height board draws power only from the PCI Express x1 slot, adding no fan noise and negligible heat inside the case during continuous operation.

Which slot and bracket must my motherboard and case already provide for this card to work?

A free PCI Express x1 slot and either a full-height or half-height rear bracket opening are required; both metal brackets are included in the box.

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