- Device Type - Sound card.
- Interface Type - External.
- Localization - English.
- Signal Processor/Chipset Vendor - Intel, AMD.
- Sound Output Mode - Multi channel.
Product Description
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Revitalize your downloaded music and moviesRestore the details
and vibrance your music and movies lost during compression. X-Fi
technology intelligently enhances the highs and lows so youll
hear it all-crisp cymbal ces, wailing guitar solos,
screeching tires and booming explosions. Surround sound from your
stereo music and movies. Expand your stereo music and movies into
surround sound. Voices are centered in front of you. Ambient
sound appears all around you... just like a live performance.
Listen on a pair of desktop speakers or a full 5.1 speaker
system. Headphone surround that sounds like a room full of
speakers. Headphone surround that sounds like a room full of
speakers. Headphone surround that sounds like a room full of
speakers.
From the Manufacturer
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The Creative SB0790 PCI Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound
card features cutting-edge technology to give you outstanding
sound when you listen to music, watch movies, or play games. Why
settle for basic, built-in sound when you can turn your
downloaded music into a personal concert, experience movies as
though you were in a cinema, and play games with 3-D audio
effects? The SB0790 X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound card delivers the
audio experience you deserve.
PCI Sound Blaster
X-Fi Xtreme Audio Sound Card
At a Glance:
* X-Fi CMSS-3D creates nine virtual speakers when using stereo
headphones
* X-Fi Crystalizer restores lost detail in compressed music and
audio
* THX-certified surround sound for a fantastic cinematic
experience
* Realistic gaming effects with EAX ADVANCED HD
* Restores surround sound to games in Windows Vista
Creates nine virtual speakers for exceptional surround effects.
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. Positional 3-D Audio
Whether you're using headphones or speakers, Creative's X-Fi
CMSS-3D technology delivers outstanding surround sound. When used
with a pair of headphones, the technology creates ninevirtual
speakers for exceptional surround effects, letting you feel like
you're sitting in the best seat of a movie theater. You'll get an
advantage in games, too, with the ability to locate enemies by
sound before they see you. When used with multichannel speakers,
you'll be able to hear exactly where the audio cues are--even
between speakers. Voices will be right in front of you and
ambient sound will surround you, just like a live performance.
CMSS-3D works with both desktop stereo speakers and full surround
speaker systems.
X-Fi Crystalizer Restores Lost Details
X-Fi-Crystalizer technology restores the audio detail that is
lost in compressed audio files so you'll regain vibrancy and
clarity in your music and movies. The technology restores the
highs and lows that are often lost due to compression, so whether
you're listening to cymbal ces or wailing guitars, you'll
hear the music as it was meant to be heard.
Realistic Sound Effects for Gaming
With support for EAX ADVANCED HD technology, the SB0790 X-Fi
Xtreme Audio delivers rich environmental effects in your games,
giving you a more immersive experience. You'll hear bullets
whizzing by your head, and experience explosions that seem to
shake the whole room.
And if you're using Windows Vista, Creative ALchemy technology
restores surround sound to DirectSound3D games for an exceptional
gaming experience.
Intense Cinematic Sound for Movies
The SB0790 X-Fi Xtreme Audio delivers THX-certified surround
sound for a cinematic experience right at your computer.
Cyberlink PowerDVD software is included (via free download) and
supports DTS and Dolby Digital-EX decoding for an unmatched DVD
movie-watching experience.
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, or XP; Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or AMD
Athlon XP 2000+ processor or equivalent; available PCI slot;
256MB RAM (512 MB RAM for Vista); 600MB of free hard-disk space;
CD or DVD-ROM for software installation; headphones or amplified
speakers; Internet connection to download PowerDVD player
software.
What's in the Box
Creative SB0790 PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound
card, Quick Start leaflet, and installation CD.
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( http://www..com/dp/B0041OUA38 )General Info:Connection TypePCIPCI
ExpressPCI ExpressPCI ExpressPCI ExpressSNR for Playback108 dB104
dB109 dB109 dB122 dBSpeaker/Headphone SupportStereo to 7.1Stereo
to 7.1Stereo to 7.1Stereo to 7.1Stereo, with dedicated 115dB
24-bit/96kHz HD headphone outputMusic and Movies:24-bit Sound
QualityX-Fi CrystalizerX-Fi CMSS-3DDTS & Dolby Digital Decoding
via free PowerDVD DownloadDolby Digital Live and DTS Connect (Win
Vista Only) EncoderSwappable Op-AmpsTHX TruStudio ProGames:EAX
SupportEAX 4.0EAX 4.0EAX 5.0EAX 5.0EAX 5.0X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone
SurroundHardware Accelerated for Better PerformanceHardware
OpenAL and DirectSound3D Support64MB X-RAMMusic
Creation:Dedicated Creation Mode with ASIO 2.0 and 3D Midi
Support