• Device Type - Sound card.
• Interface Type - External.
• Localization - English.
• Signal Processor/Chipset Vendor - Intel, AMD.
• Sound Output Mode - Multi channel.

Product Description ------------------- Revitalize your downloaded music and moviesRestore the details and vibrance your music and movies lost during compression. X-Fi technology intelligently enhances the highs and lows so youll hear it all-crisp cymbal ces, wailing guitar solos, screeching tires and booming explosions. Surround sound from your stereo music and movies. Expand your stereo music and movies into surround sound. Voices are centered in front of you. Ambient sound appears all around you... just like a live performance. Listen on a pair of desktop speakers or a full 5.1 speaker system. Headphone surround that sounds like a room full of speakers. Headphone surround that sounds like a room full of speakers. Headphone surround that sounds like a room full of speakers. From the Manufacturer --------------------- The Creative SB0790 PCI Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound card features cutting-edge technology to give you outstanding sound when you listen to music, watch movies, or play games. Why settle for basic, built-in sound when you can turn your downloaded music into a personal concert, experience movies as though you were in a cinema, and play games with 3-D audio effects? The SB0790 X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound card delivers the audio experience you deserve. PCI Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Sound Card At a Glance: * X-Fi CMSS-3D creates nine virtual speakers when using stereo headphones * X-Fi Crystalizer restores lost detail in compressed music and audio * THX-certified surround sound for a fantastic cinematic experience * Realistic gaming effects with EAX ADVANCED HD * Restores surround sound to games in Windows Vista Creates nine virtual speakers for exceptional surround effects. View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/c26-B000IZC0GO-1-l.jpg ) . Positional 3-D Audio Whether you're using headphones or speakers, Creative's X-Fi CMSS-3D technology delivers outstanding surround sound. When used with a pair of headphones, the technology creates ninevirtual speakers for exceptional surround effects, letting you feel like you're sitting in the best seat of a movie theater. You'll get an advantage in games, too, with the ability to locate enemies by sound before they see you. When used with multichannel speakers, you'll be able to hear exactly where the audio cues are--even between speakers. Voices will be right in front of you and ambient sound will surround you, just like a live performance. CMSS-3D works with both desktop stereo speakers and full surround speaker systems. X-Fi Crystalizer Restores Lost Details X-Fi-Crystalizer technology restores the audio detail that is lost in compressed audio files so you'll regain vibrancy and clarity in your music and movies. The technology restores the highs and lows that are often lost due to compression, so whether you're listening to cymbal ces or wailing guitars, you'll hear the music as it was meant to be heard. Realistic Sound Effects for Gaming With support for EAX ADVANCED HD technology, the SB0790 X-Fi Xtreme Audio delivers rich environmental effects in your games, giving you a more immersive experience. You'll hear bullets whizzing by your head, and experience explosions that seem to shake the whole room. And if you're using Windows Vista, Creative ALchemy technology restores surround sound to DirectSound3D games for an exceptional gaming experience. Intense Cinematic Sound for Movies The SB0790 X-Fi Xtreme Audio delivers THX-certified surround sound for a cinematic experience right at your computer. Cyberlink PowerDVD software is included (via free download) and supports DTS and Dolby Digital-EX decoding for an unmatched DVD movie-watching experience. System Requirements Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, or XP; Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2000+ processor or equivalent; available PCI slot; 256MB RAM (512 MB RAM for Vista); 600MB of free hard-disk space; CD or DVD-ROM for software installation; headphones or amplified speakers; Internet connection to download PowerDVD player software. What's in the Box Creative SB0790 PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound card, Quick Start leaflet, and installation CD. Creative Sound Blaster Sound Cards (Internal)Looking for external sound cards from Creative? Click here ( http://www..com/dp/B0044DEDCA ).Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio PCI Sound Card ( http://www..com/dp/B000IZC0GO ) Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio PCI Express Sound Card ( http://www..com/dp/B000W7PNZI )Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium PCI Express Sound Card ( http://www..com/dp/B001E25KDK )Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium al1ty Professional Series PCI Express Sound Card ( http://www..com/dp/B0018EFGTM )Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD Internal Sound Card with THX SB1270 ( http://www..com/dp/B0041OUA38 )General Info:Connection TypePCIPCI ExpressPCI ExpressPCI ExpressPCI ExpressSNR for Playback108 dB104 dB109 dB109 dB122 dBSpeaker/Headphone SupportStereo to 7.1Stereo to 7.1Stereo to 7.1Stereo to 7.1Stereo, with dedicated 115dB 24-bit/96kHz HD headphone outputMusic and Movies:24-bit Sound QualityX-Fi CrystalizerX-Fi CMSS-3DDTS & Dolby Digital Decoding via free PowerDVD DownloadDolby Digital Live and DTS Connect (Win Vista Only) EncoderSwappable Op-AmpsTHX TruStudio ProGames:EAX SupportEAX 4.0EAX 4.0EAX 5.0EAX 5.0EAX 5.0X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone SurroundHardware Accelerated for Better PerformanceHardware OpenAL and DirectSound3D Support64MB X-RAMMusic Creation:Dedicated Creation Mode with ASIO 2.0 and 3D Midi Support