Question 1

Anyone using this card with the optical in/out ports to a receiver with Windows 10 OS? Asking because I have a Z series SB that worked fine that way with Windows 7. But after a system UP and downloading Windows 10 SW from SB the analogue port works, But the optical out is toast. Want to know for sure that the optical out, at last, will work before I shell out for this card.

Accepted Answer

Yes. I have an AE-9 Soundblaster, NVidia RTX 2080 Ti, and Denon InCommand AVRX 2200 Receiver. I have a Toslink cable running from Audio out on the sound card to digital in on the receiver; I have an HDMI running from out on the video card to HDMI in on the receiver; and I have HDMI ARC running from the receiver to one of my monitors. I can get audio from either the toslink and sound card or from hdmi to video card. Both work fine without too much configuration. I keep the receiver set on Pure/Direct sound setting. Also, be sure to select one of the encoders in the Creative software or you won't hear any sound. FYI, the connection from the receiver to monitor is just for setting up and configuring the receiver using a screen rather than the LCD.

Question 2

Which brand gaming  headset will be perfect ?

Accepted Answer

I use the Massdrop Sennheiser HD 58X - a budget version of the Sennheiser HD 580 Jubilee. Great dynamics, comfort, and a steal at about $150. Reference grade for music, but not too shabby for games and movies either. See drop[dot]com for details.

Question 3

Will a headset with 3.5mm connect to the 1.4" slot? I'm reading that 1.4" is an approximation and it's not clear to me whether it will work.

Accepted Answer

The breakout box has both 3.5mm and 1/4” connections.

Question 4

Does it work without pci-E cable if I don't connect ACM???

Accepted Answer

It requires the PCI-E 6 pin power to be connected, regardless of if the ACM is connected or not.

Question 5

How long is the ACM link cable from the external box to the internal sound card?

Accepted Answer

4.5ft.

Question 6

Can I use Logitech G560 speakers with this sound card?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Brand	Creative
Series	Sound Blaster
Model	AE-9
Part	70SB178000000

Audio Chipset	Sound Core3D
Channels	5.1 surround channels, and up to 7.1 virtual surround channels
Sample Rate	384 KHz
Digital Audio	32-bit
SNR	129dB
Encode	DTS Connect Encoding

Line Out	1 x 1/8" Rear Out 1 x 1/8" Center / Sub Out
SPDIF In	1 x TOSLINK Optical In
SPDIF Out	1 x TOSLINK Optical Out
Other Ports	1 x ACM Link 1 x 6-pin PCI Express (PCI-e) Power Header (required for ACM) 2 x RCA (L/R) Front Out

Interface	PCI Express x1
Remote Control	Yes
Operating Systems Supported	Microsoft Windows 10 32 / 64 bit, Windows 8.1/8.0 32 / 64 bit, Windows 7 32 / 64 bit
System Requirements	Intel Core i3 AMD equivalent processor Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard 1 GB RAM > 600 MB of free hard disk space Available PCIe slot Available PCI Express Power Connector for Audio Control Unit PC Power Supply Unit must be 80Plus Bronze Certified with minimum 500 Watt power output and 2 x 6 Pin PCI Express power connector

Dimensions	Main Card: 0.87" x 7.01" x 5.00" Audio Control Module (ACM): 2.56" x 5.90" x 5.04"
Weight	Main Card: 0.51 lb. Audio Control Module (ACM): 1.06 lbs.

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