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BSOD magnet for Win 7 - 64 bit
- Pros: Sounds good.
- Cons: Random BSOD with Windows 7 64 bit and LotRO. Only way to resolve issue is to uninstall all creative software and reinstall.
- Other Thoughts: Tech support is non existent. Drivers for Win 7 date back to June. Think that Creative needs to update their drivers.
Poor support
- Pros: Nice Paper weight
- Cons: Creative has the worst support. the card will work with Windows Vista and windows 7, " sound will come out, static, crackling. Definitely not surround sound
Check creatives website, the drivers are 6 months old. They haven't got drivers for vista corrected yet
- Other Thoughts: Get another brand. From Newegg of course!
Creative SoundBlaster SB073 X-Fi XtremeGamer
- Pros: This particular model *number* (not *name*) is SB073. Why that can't be simply stated is beyond me. The manual: http://support.creative.com/manuals/download.aspx?nDownloadId=9846&prodName=Sound%20Blaster%20X-Fi%20Xtreme%20Gamer%20User%20Guide%20English
- Cons: There is *NO* optical output (S/PDIF). The top white connector *may or may not* be a non-standard S/PDIF copper connector, but a standard one uses an RCA jack, not a 1/8 inch jack. They did say this port is "multi-function", so I guess it's up to you to provide a suitable S/PDIF copper cable.
- Other Thoughts: Where is the photo with the annotation describing the 4 jacks ? It is shown on the main page as a thumbnail photo selection, but it doesn't exist on its own product photos page ! This is probably be a simple mistake. I'd much rather see the front panel connectors than a photo of the module's components. Let's see if this omission gets fixed any time soon.
| Model |
| Brand |
Creative |
| Model |
Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer |
| Audio core |
| Audio Chipset |
X-Fi |
| Channels |
7.1 |
| Sample Rate |
96KHz |
| Digital Audio |
24-bit |
| SNR |
Stereo Output 109dB
Front and Rear Channels 109dB
Center, Subwoofer and Side Channels 109dB |
| Ports |
| Line In |
Yes |
| Line Out |
Front/Rear/Center/Subwoofer/Rear Center |
| SPDIF In |
Yes |
| SPDIF Out |
Yes |
| MIC In |
Yes |
| Spec |
| Interface |
PCI |
| System Requirements |
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz, AMD 1 GHz processor or faster
Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
Available PCI 2.1 slot
256MB RAM
600MB of free hard disk space
CD-ROM/CD-RW or CD/DVD-ROM for software installation |
| Features |
| Features |
Get the speed you need when every second counts
Win big with a powerful audio processing engine that boosts real game performance by up to 15% over motherboard audio and still gives you the fullest audio effects possible!
Hear your enemies before they find you
X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone creates nine virtual speakers over stereo headphones for positional audio that's so accurate you can actually locate enemies by sound. Multichannel speakers are even better with audio cues that let you hear exactly where they are—even between speakers.
Immerse yourself in a new dimension of sound
Bullets whiz past your head. Explosions shake the room. Take reality to the next level with EAX ADVANCED HD sound effects in games.
Get lost in the details
Revitalize your compressed game sounds with X-Fi Crystalizer and hear crisp, sharp gunshots and deep, booming explosions for the most intense gaming experience ever.
Restore the details and vibrance to your music and movies
X-Fi Crystalizer repairs the damage that MP3 and WMA compression causes and intelligently enhances high and low frequencies for cleaner music playback and more realistic movie sound.
Expand your stereo music and movies into surround sound
X-Fi CMSS-3D matches the sound to your headphones or multichannel speakers and positions specific audio elements—such as voice in the center and ambient sounds in surrounding channels, so your music and movies sound more alive.
Enjoy truly cinematic movie sound
The Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card delivers THX certified surround sound and includes Cyberlink PowerDVD software with DTS and Dolby Digital-EX decoding via free download for an unbeatable DVD movie watching experience.
Advanced audio and music creation features
A dedicated audio creation mode supports near transparent conversion between any resolutions, digital-matched recording, low-latency ASIO support and more. |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
Sound Blaster X-Fi PCI Card
Quick Start Leaflet
Installation and Applications CD |
| Windows Vista |
| Windows Vista |
Certified for Windows Vista |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
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Reviewed By: on 2/9/2007
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
