CREATIVE Sound Blaster Z SE 5.1 Channel PCIe Sound Card
Built-in headphone amplifier
DTS Connect technology
Signal-to-noise ratio: 116 dB
PCIe connectivity
Product code: 428328

If you want your PC audio to sound a bit better, this Creative Sound Blaster card is a simple upgrade. Its 116 dB audio rating and dedicated processor give clearer sound than standard onboard audio. There's also a built-in headphone amp that can power more demanding headphones, so everything is fuller and more detailed. You can turn on virtual 7.1 surround sound if you want a more immersive feel for games or films. And with a range of audio ports on the back, connecting your headset, mic or optical speakers is nice and simple.

Good to know

- Scout Mode boosts key in-game sounds, like footsteps, weapon reloads and movement cues
Gaming EQ profiles are pre-tuned for popular titles, so you can jump straight in
Microphone EQ presets make your voice chat sound clearer and more natural
- The PCI-e x1 interface fits neatly into your desktop PC for a tidy internal setup
Pre-configured sound profiles means you get the best audio for different game

Technical specifications for CREATIVE Sound Blaster Z SE 5.1 Channel PCIe Sound Card

GENERAL

Dimensions
22 x 136 x 127 mm (H x W x D)
Manufacturer’s guarantee
2 years
Weight
350 g
Box contents
Creative Sound Blaster Z SE 5.1 Channel PCIe Sound Card

OVERVIEW

Type
PCI Sound card
Colour
Red

FEATURES

Connections
- Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- TOSLINK
Requirements
- OS required: Windows 10 (32/64 bits)
- Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits)
- Windows 8 (32/64 bits)
Other features
- Software: Sound Blaster Command
- SBX pro studio
- Digital-to-analogue converter (DAC)
- Gold plated connectors
- CrystalVoice
- Scout mode
- Sound Core3D
- Sound output mode: 5.1 channel surround