Top 10 PCIe Optical Audio – Computer Internal Sound Cards

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1. StarTech

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PCI Express, SPDIF Digital Optical and 3.5mm Analog Audio PEXSOUND7CH, 24-bit, StarTech.com 7.1 Channel Sound Card, 192KHz

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StarTech #ad - Add hi-fi digital optical 71 surround sound to your computer through PCIe. Pc audio Adapter Card. 24-bit 192KHz. Pcie 71 surround Sound Card. 71 channel pcIe Sound Card.
BrandStarTech #ad
ManufacturerSTARTECH.COM #ad
Height1.18 Inches
Length6.69 Inches
Weight0.22 pounds
Width5.59 Inches
Part NumberPEXSOUND7CH
ModelPEXSOUND7CH
Warranty2 year warranty

2. ASUS

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ASUS XONAR SE 5.1 Channel 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res 116dB SNR PCIe Gaming Sound Card with Windows 10 compatibility

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ASUS #ad - Xonar audio center enables full audio control via an intuitive, spacious interface. Asus hyper grounding Technology ensures minimal audio distortion and interference. Included low profile Bracket allows the Xonar to fit perfectly into most systems. Realtek alc1220x codec delivers a crystal clear 116dB signal-to-noise ratio SNR. 5. 1 channel, immersive sound with punchy, 192khz/24-bit hi-res audio with a 300ohm headphone amp for detailed, defined bass.
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ManufacturerASUS Computer International Direct #ad
Height6.54 Inches
Length9.29 Inches
Weight0.6 Pounds
Width2.36 Inches
Part NumberXONAR SE
ModelXONAR SE
Warranty1 Year Warranty

3. Creative

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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy PCIe RX 7.1 Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp

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Creative #ad - 600 ohm headphone amp provides studio grade monitoring. Advanced chipset is designed to process the legendary EAX reverb engine for powerful enhanced audio. 106db snr ensures a high level of audio quality and supported operating systems is Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or higher, Windows XP SP2 or higher, Windows 10. High quality 24-bit 192 kHz stereo direct playback. Immerse yourself in full cinematic 7. 1 multi-channel audio, perfect for games, movies and music.
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ManufacturerCreative #ad
Height0.71 Inches
Length5.71 Inches
Weight0.6 Pounds
Width4.72 Inches
Part Number70SB155000001
Model70SB155000001
Warranty1 year limited

4. StarTech

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Silver ICUSBAUDIO7D, Sound Card for PC, StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card, External Sound Card for Laptop with SPDIF Digital Audio

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StarTech #ad - Quality audio: supports 44. 1khz and 48khz sampling rates for analog playback and recording; SPDIF Digital output only supports 48KHz audio playback; SPDIF optical input passthrough supports up to two-channel audio at 48KHz.

7. 1 usb sound card: this external sound card adds up to 7. 1 channels of audio through a single USB port to your computer; This sound card supports 7. 1, 5. 1 and 2 channel output using 3. 5mm jacks, a headphone port, line-in and stereo microphone inputs. Easy installation: the digital audio adapter is easy to install with plug and play support in Windows 7/8. 1/10; the external sound card features easy-to-use volume controls and mute buttons; The audio outputs are selectable via the included software.

Upgrade your pc sound: with support for analog and digital audio output for stereo to 7. 1 channel audio applications, the bus-powered audio to USB adapter upgrades the existing integrated audio on a desktop or laptop computer; 1m USB Cable Included.
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ManufacturerSTARTECH.COM #ad
Height2.4 Inches
Length3.9 Inches
Weight0.2 Pounds
Width1 Inches
Part NumberICUSBAUDIO7D
ModelICUSBAUDIO7D
Warranty2 Year

5. Creative

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24-bit / 192 kHz, DTS, Discrete 5.1 / Virtual 7.1, 600Ω Headphones Amp, 116 dB SNR, Mic EQ, Creative Sound Blaster Z SE Internal PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC, ASIO, Supports Dolby Digital Live

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Creative #ad - You can even switch between headphones and your speakers via the software for those times you want to pump the bass, or go stealthier with your headphones. Crystal clear communication – comes with a list of microphone eq presets that compensates for your headset’s built-in mic so you can be heard clearly–whether it is to reduce the harshness of your tonality, sound more natural, or to increase the mids for vocal clarity.

The sound blaster z se now supports 7. 1 virtual on headphones and speakers alongside discrete 5. 1 for speakers. Pristine audio clarity – with up to 116 db snr at an amazing bit rate of up to 24-bit / 192 khz, and digital content encoding capability for the best digital audio performance. Simply select the respective game from our latest Sound Blaster Command software’s menu, and be battle-ready instantly. Sbx gaming eq profiles – emerge as the last man standing with our updated sbx gaming profiles for hot titles such as apex legends, Overwatch, fortnite, and more. Together with our sound blaster command software’s CrystalVoice technology that helps remove echoes and ambient noises, the Z SE is perfect for games and even video conferences while working from home for better communications.

In-house tuned and optimized to sound the best for the respective games, you can get started right away or further tweak the EQs, PUBG, instead of having to create the profiles from scratch. Coupled with audio stream input / output asio support, speaker optimization technology, Sound Blaster Z SE delivers low-latency and high-fidelity audio, enjoy impressive audio quality for your every need. The sound card also features gold-plated connectors, even for your recordings.
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ManufacturerCreative Labs #ad
Height0.87 Inches
Length5.35 Inches
Weight0.77 Pounds
Width5 Inches
Part Number70SB150000004
ModelSB1500
WarrantyOne Year Limited

6. Creative

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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX PCIe 5.1 Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp

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Creative #ad - Easily converts the pc into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a compelling 5. 1 surround sound. 106 snr and 24-bit 192khz dac playback and 96kHz ADC Recording. Includes the sound blaster audigy fx control Panel, PC software that puts you in full control of the SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies. 600 ohm headphone amp for high performance, studio grade monitoring. Advanced audio processing with sbx pro Studio, a suite of Sound Blaster audio processing technologies that let you bring out the best in your audio.
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ManufacturerCreative #ad
Height0.71 Inches
Length5.43 Inches
Weight0.17 Pounds
Width4.76 Inches
Part NumberSB1570
ModelSB1570
Warranty1 year limited

7. Creative

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Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 Hi-Res Internal PCIe Sound Card, DTS Encoding Black, Dolby, Xamp Discrete Custom Bi-amp, Quad-Core Processor, Discrete 5.1/Virtual 7.1, 127dB DNR ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC

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Creative #ad - 1 virtual surround On Headphones And Speakers. True hardware accelerated audio | dedicated quad-core processor designed to deliver Incredibly Pristine And Enhanced Sound On Your Pc Without Overstressing Your Cpu. Theatrical-grade discreet and virtual surround | supports discrete 5.

Pristine audio output | supreme audio fidelity with 127 db dnr hi-res 32-bit / 384 khz playback Via Ess Sabre-Class 9018 Dac And Dsd64 Playback Support That Satisfies Even The Most Demanding Needs Of Audiophiles For Incredibly Clean Audio. Sound blaster manages audio processing On The Card Itself, Freeing Your Cpu To Handle Other Tasks. Massively powerful headphone audio | custom xamp discrete headphone bi-amp powers each earcup separately with 1Ω output impedance and drives studio-grade Headphones Of Up To 600Ω, Including High-End Planar-Magnetic Headphones.

To top it off, we have also integrated sound blaster’s surround Virtualization Technology Onto Ae-7 So That You Can Conveniently Enjoy Surround Sound On Most Form Of Media. And with the audio control module, gain quick access to the volume control knob, As Well As The ¼” And ⅛” Mic And Headphones I/O Connectors – All Within Your Fingertips. 1 on speakers with dolby digital live / dts connect encoding, And Up To 7.
BrandCreative #ad
ManufacturerCreative Labs #ad
Height5.04 Inches
Length5.71 Inches
Weight1.6 Pounds
Width0.79 Inches
Part Number70SB180000000
Model70SB180000000
Warranty1 Year Limited Hardware

8. PHANTEKS THERMAL SOLUTIONS

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220mm Flat Line PCI-E Gen4 x16 Riser Cable Kit, Phanteks PH-VGPUKT4.0_03 Gen4 Vertical GPU Bracket

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PHANTEKS THERMAL SOLUTIONS #ad - Rubber pads included to support graphics card weight to prevent GPU sag. 7 pci slot atx chassis required. Compatible with 1-slot, 2-slot, 3-slot and 4-slot graphics cards. Can be directly installed without modding in the Phanteks Eclipse P300A/P360A/P400A chassis. Pci-e gen4 x16 riser cable included with Dual layer induvial shielded cables. Vertical mounting system for any graphics card. Premium and durable cable design supporting full Gen4 speeds.
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ManufacturerPhanteks #ad
Part NumberPH-VGPUKT4.0_03
ModelPH-VGPUKT4.0_03
Warranty1 year manufacturer

9. Vantec

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Vantec 7.1 Channel PCIe Sound Card UGT-S220

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Vantec #ad - Operating system: All Windows. Intel hd audio Specification compatible. Compatible with pci Express 1. 1 interface with bus mastering and burst modes. Low profile Bracket included.
BrandVantec #ad
ManufacturerVantec USA #ad
Height6 Inches
Length8 Inches
Width2 Inches
Part NumberUGT-S220
ModelUGT-S220

10. GODSHARK

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GODSHARK PCIe Sound Card, 5.1 Internal Sound Card for PC Windows 8 7 with Low Profile Bracket, CMI8738 Chip 32/64 Bit Sound Card PCI Express Adapter, 3D Stereo PCI-e Audio Card

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GODSHARK #ad - Pcie sound card, 5. 1 stereo audio card. Supports windows 2000 / 7 / XP / NT / 8.16-bit multimedia digital signal editing decoder inside, Supports 32/64-bit audio processing, recording and playback. Easily convert the pc into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a 5. 1 3d stereo surrounding sound. Supports direct sound, a3d and eax, hrtf 3d tone. With low profile bracket for 2U case, your best choice of sound card for PC desktop.
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ManufacturerGODSHARK #ad