Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition sound card
£84.99
Experience immersive, high-fidelity audio with this PCIe sound card, equipped with a SABRE32 DAC and Xamp amplifier for demanding gamers. Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus features Reference-quality audio. The Sound Core3D chip and SABRE32 D/A converter process audio at up to 384 kHz with a signal-to-noise ratio of 122 dB/A, delivering exceptional clarity at every frequency for gaming, music and multimedia content. Discrete Xamp amplifier. Its dual-amplifier technology drives headphones with impedances from 16 to 600 Ω, offering dynamic, distortion-free performance for high-end gaming headphones and studio monitoring headphones. Immersive surround sound. Dolby Digital Live and DTS encoding send multichannel audio through the optical output, allowing you to connect 5.1 sound systems for a fully immersive experience. Versatile connectivity. Four analogue jack outputs and an optical S/PDIF output provide flexible options for custom audio configurations in advanced gaming setups. Customisable lighting. Four included RGB LED strips let you synchronise the lighting with your system and create coordinated visual effects for your gaming station. Exclusive Pure Edition design. Its white casing stands out for its minimalist appearance, setting it apart from the standard versions with a premium finish that complements setups with light-coloured components. Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus specifications Specification Details Type Internal PCIe sound card Slot PCIe x1 Version 3.0 Sound chip Sound Core3D D/A converter SABRE32, up to 384 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 122 dB/A Headphone impedance 16 Ω to 600 Ω Analogue outputs (jack) 4 Optical output 1 (S/PDIF) Surround sound Dolby Digital Live / DTS Dimensions 128 mm x 20 mm x 145 mm Operating systems Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Lighting 4 RGB LED strips included FAQs — Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus What type of gaming is this card designed for? It is optimised for competitive gaming and demanding multimedia setups, offering audio advantages in FPS, RPG and games that use surround sound to locate enemies spatially. How do I connect high-impedance headphones? The Xamp amplifier directly supports headphones from 16 to 600 Ω without an external amplifier, maintaining pure signal quality even with high-impedance studio headphones. What advantage does the Pure Edition offer over the standard version? The Pure Edition retains the same technical performance as the classic version, with a white finish that gives custom setups a distinctive appearance. Is it compatible with my home sound system? The optical S/PDIF output lets you connect home cinema receivers with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, transmitting multichannel surround sound encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS.
1-year warranty