Question 1

Anyone using this with Windows 11?  If so any problems or issues with either hardware or software in Windows 11?

Accepted Answer

Works with Windows 11, no problem at all.  Didn't need the included CD Rom drivers.

Question 2

What are the dimensions of the Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus?

Accepted Answer

The dimensions of the Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus are 0.79 inches x 5.04 inches x 5.71 inches.

Question 3

What type of audio formats does the Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus support?

Accepted Answer

The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding, as well as 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround sound.

Question 4

Hey Guys!  Old Man Rebel here from YT.  I'm having issues with my my live streams with Windows 11 64bit.  Popping and Crackling sounds in the Streams.  I know this is a issue with windows and I have done everything to correct the issue.  It's now hit and miss.  Would a 3rd. Party Sound Card help stop this problem?

Accepted Answer

Hi.  I cannot answer your question directly.  As that I use Linux Mint for most of my computer and online needs.  But, as per your description:  it appears to be something I have experienced in Linux also.  It did not matter if I was using my Sound Blaster sound card or the motherboard sound port.  I also was hearing hissing, popping and scratches in all online audio feeds.   It turns out that the browser I was using was the issue.  I was using Firefox (for Linux).  When I switched to Chromium, which is now my main browser (or Google Chrome)  all the sound issues went away.

Question 5

Will this sound card work on Windows 11 Pro?

Accepted Answer

The product information specifies that the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus supports Windows 10. There is no mention of compatibility with Windows 11 Pro.

Question 6

Is this gen 3 pcie or gen 4?

Accepted Answer

The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus sound card uses a PCI-e interface, but the generation (gen 3 or gen 4) is not specified in the provided information.

Audio Chipset	Sound Core3D
Channels	5.1
Sample Rate	384 KHz
Digital Audio	32-bit
SNR	122dB
Encode	DTS Connect Encoding Dolby Digital Live Encoding

Line In	1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mic In / Line In
Line Out	1 x 1/8" Front Out, 1 x 1/8" Rear Out, 1 x 1/8" Center / Sub Out
SPDIF Out	1 x TOSLINK Optical Out
Other Ports	1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone / Headset Out, 1 x Front Panel Header

Interface	PCI-e
Operating Systems Supported	Windows 10
System Requirements	Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent processor Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard Microsoft Windows 10 32 / 64-bit 1 GB RAM >600 MB of free hard disk space Available PCI-e slot

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Brand	Creative
Series	Sound BlasterX
Model	AE-5 Plus
Part	70SB174000003

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