CREATIVE Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus 5.1 Channel PCIe Sound Card
Built-in headphone amplifier
DTS Connect technology
Dynamic range: 122 dB
PCIe connectivity
Product code: 428327

This Creative Sound Blaster card brings your gaming setup to life. Its 122 dB audio rating and advanced audio processing 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
- CrystalVoice cuts out unwanted background noise during online chats
- BlasterX Acoustic Engine gives you hands-on control over your sound profile
- Aurora Reactive Lighting System lets you customise your space to suit your vibe
- The PCI-e x1 interface fits neatly into your desktop PC for a tidy internal setup
Pre-configured sound profiles mean you get the best audio for different games

Technical specifications for CREATIVE Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus 5.1 Channel PCIe Sound Card

GENERAL

Dimensions
128 x 20 x 145 mm (H x W x D)
Manufacturer’s guarantee
1 year
Weight
454 g
Box contents
- Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus 5.1 Channel PCIe Sound Card
- LED strip
- Power extension cable

OVERVIEW

Type
PCI Sound card
Colour
Black

FEATURES

Connections
- Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- Mini-phone 3.5 mm
- TOSLINK
Requirements
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
Other features
- Software: BlasterX Acoustic Engine
- Xamp discrete headphone amplification
- CrystalVoice
- Scout mode
- Digital-to-analogue converter (DAC)
- Aurora reactive lighting system
- Virtual 7.1 channel surround mode
- Sound output mode: 5.1 channel surround