Audio
| Audio quality |
24 bit |
| Internal |
Y |
| Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) |
99 dB |
System requirements
| Minimum RAM |
512 MB |
| Minimum hard disk space |
600 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Intel Core2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64x2, AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
Ports & interfaces
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Line-in |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Host interface |
USB |
Technical details
| Handheld remote control |
Y |
Upgrade your PC or notebook to an Xtreme Fidelity Entertainment System with Creative's USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1. Easy to install, it replaces low-quality on-board audio with high-quality connectivity and remote control of your music, videos and pictures. A convenient volume control and Headphone and Microphone inputs for a headset are close to hand. X-Fi audio enhancements restore vibrance to compressed MP3 music and movies, upgrading them to surround sound even over headphones. PowerDVD (free download) with Dolby and DTS support turns your PC into a home cinema, while EAX and X-Fi CMSS-3D headphone surround give great results for gaming even under Windows Vista.
- Easy to install, bus-powered USB 2.0 Sound Blaster in a sleek and compact design for Xtreme Fidelity 5.1 surround sound on your PC or Notebook.
- X-Fi Crystalizer makes MP3/WMA music sound better while X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone delivers incredible surround sound for movies, music and gaming even over stereo headphones.
- IR Remote and Entertainment Center gives full screen navigation of your music and media collection as well as control of volume and X-Fi enhancements.
- Cyberlink PowerDVD software (free download) with DTS® and Dolby Digital-EX decoding delivers an unbeatable DVD movie experience.
- High-quality, gold-plated RCA stereo and optical digital out for best audio performance, plus convenient Mic and Headphone jacks for internet chat.
- Gaming support includes EAX 4.0 and OpenAL, plus Creative ALchemy software to restore EAX surround to games running under Windows Vista.
