Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card

Pros: got it $10 + $2.99 shipping works. but forgot the computer I put it in was SLIM low profile. oh well, was already being used with side panel off due to heat problems, so worked out better than onboard sound. ez install.

Cons: none.

Overall Review: download the latest drivers first. never use drivers on disc

Pros: Great price, nice options. I can fill my room with sound!

Cons: My 7.1 Audigy card came with Creative Media Source 3.20.79. There was no documentation in the OEM version. The program was missing the EAX feature altogether, so it was only playing on three speakers. I checked the download page at Creative and got Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.21. It still didn't have the EAX buttons, but once I installed Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE and Audigy Value Driver 01.04.0061 and Creative Basic Audio Suite the buttons for EAX showed up, and I could enable the CMSS and adjust the speaker settings.Now my 7.1 system plays through all 8 speakers.

Pros: 7.1 channels of averge, non-onboard sound. Price.

Cons: Essentially a rebranded SB Live card...

Overall Review: There are certain types of *cough* special drivers *cough* that will turn this into a *cough* better *cough* X-something sound card. Needless to say, I really got my money's worth :)

Pros: Good sound card for the price. (Was on sale for $10)

Cons: None

Overall Review: I'm seeing a lot of reviews saying it comes with no box or instructions. That's because it's OEM! Download the (latest) drivers from here http://support.creative.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?catID=1&CatName=Sound%20Blaster&subCatID=205&subCatName=Audigy&prodID=14257&prodName=Sound%20Blaster%20Audigy%20SE&bTopTwenty=1&VARSET=prodfaq:PRODFAQ_14257,VARSET=CategoryID:1 For those unfamiliar with using sound cards, be sure to set it as your default playback device by right clicking the speaker icon in the task bar and clicking Playback Devices. Then select the one that says Speakers SB Audigy and hit Set Default. To get the most out of your sound card, hit the Properties button with your still selected playback device and go to the Advanced Tab. Changed the Default Format to 24 bit, 96000 Hz (Studio Quality). I wouldn't recommend enabling Sound Blaster enhancements because it can distort sounds such as the mouse click sound in Windows. For those that use an amp or speakers with a volume knob as a primary way to control volume, I would recommend setting the Playback Control in the Levels Tab to 100.

Pros: Replaces onboard AC'97 that came with my nforce4 motherboard Actually the onboard sound was good for what it was. Previous systems I've owned with onboard sound paled in comparison, but still, it's very worthwhile to use a dedicated sound card. I'm listening to my itune library and the first thing I noticed is the airy sound. It's like the bottom opened up and now breathes with my Logitech Z-2300 2.1 speakers. I thought these speakers sounded good before, but now it's a whole new sound!

Cons: none

Overall Review: Windows defaults to lower quality settings, you must manually change under 'device control' under creative settings to get 24 bit..no prob

Pros: Great sound card for older computers that only have PCI slots! Can't be used in PCI Express slots obviously! Works for windows xp,vista,7 and 8 not sure about 8.1!

Cons: DO NOT USE driver cd if installing on any computer running anything newer then windows vista! Get the drivers from creatives website instead!

Overall Review: N/A

Pros: Nice and easy to use, would recommend to anyone looking for a simple sound card.

Cons: Drivers were a small pain to install, and the drivers that come in the CD are outdated, so be aware.

Pros: Bang for your buck is hard surpassed by this puppy. Destroys my 2014 onboard mobo sound card; I'm referring to sound quality here. I threw in some lossless audio files and I couldn't believe the sound I was missing before which was indiscernible before. It should be noted that I am not an audiophile and this won't compare to something in the $200 range. This will give you a noticeable, positive difference when compared to your onboard sound and the price is completely worth it.

Cons: Beware this does NOT have Intel HD, which means it won't connect to your front audio jacks without some extending cables or an appropriate adaptor, both of which can be found online. Spend a few extra bucks if that's a worry or a hassle.

Overall Review: Sound Blaster quality. Great additional software. Installs on Win 7 x64 no problems. Do yourself a favor and install drivers and software from manufacturer's website, as it is still updating drivers, despite the fact this card is coming up on 10 years old.