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Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 5.1CH CMI8738 PCI Sound Card TXC097

SKU CH-7SPJ-9S4HZ

Adds 5.1-channel audio to a desktop PC through a PCI slot using the CMI8738 chipset

  • 1-channel surround sound from CMI8738 chipset
  • PCI Express interface for desktop installation
  • TXC097 model code for easy identification
  • New condition straight from manufacturer
  • First listed by manufacturer July 21 2026

PCI Sound Card with CMI8738 Chipset

This Hetai Tech expansion card adds 5.1-channel audio to a desktop computer through a PCI Express interface. It uses the CMI8738 audio processor to deliver multi-channel surround sound for movies, music and games. The card is supplied new and installs in a standard internal slot.

Suited for stereo upgrades and legacy PCI builds

Users who need an inexpensive way to connect a 5.1 speaker system to an older motherboard will find this card fits the requirement. Builders working with modern platforms that only provide PCI Express x1 or M.2 slots should look elsewhere because the card requires a classic PCI connector.

Deciding spec: classic PCI interface

The single detail that determines compatibility is the legacy PCI bus interface; the card will not seat in PCI Express, AGP or ISA slots. Verify that the target motherboard still provides a standard PCI expansion slot before purchase.

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Price $14.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What does 5.1 channel audio deliver once the card is installed?

The card provides six discrete analogue outputs so a 5.1 speaker system receives separate front, centre, rear and subwoofer signals for surround playback.

Which bus interface does the CMI8738 chipset use and what does that limit?

The controller connects through a conventional PCI slot, so data moves at the PCI bus rate and the card cannot use the higher bandwidth of PCI Express.

What physical slot and bracket does the TXC097 need to fit?

It requires a full-height PCI expansion slot and the matching rear bracket; low-profile or PCI Express slots will not accept the card.

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