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Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 (PCI-E x1)
EUR188,85

Creative Sound Blaster AE-7

PCI-E x1

Question about Creative Sound Blaster AE-7

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CunctaVidens

5 years ago

I have a relatively good headset with integrated DAC (Razer Thresher 7.1. Ultimate, no jack plug, USB). So far I use this with an onboard sound card, mainly for gaming. Since I want to get a new PC: Would the above Soundblaster AE-7 add value to this setup? Or would I necessarily have to buy headphones without their own DAC? As you can see, I have little to no experience with external sound cards, so I'm not an audiophile (but: what isn't can still be). Many thanks for your help!

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JohnJRambo

5 years ago • purchased this product

purchased this product
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Yes, you need a headset with a jack plug. Without it, the sound card does not interfere. So it would be unnecessary in your case.
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DarkLP

5 years ago • purchased this product

purchased this product
No, it doesn't bring you any added value, the sound card is only useful if you use a headset with jack plugs.
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CunctaVidens

5 years ago

Great, thank you for the info!