System Name | AVENTADOR |
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Processor | Core i7-8700K @5,2GHz + Coollaboratory Liquid Pro |
Motherboard | MSi Z370 Pro Carbon |
Cooling | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer 240 + Be_quiet! Silent Wings PRO 4 120 PWM |
Memory | 32Gb DDR4 B-Die @4000 MHz: GSkill TridentZ RGB + PATRIOT Viper LED |
Video Card(s) | ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 4070 White OC SPACE 2049 Edition |
Storage | 2TB Samsung 980PRO NVMe + 250GB Samsung 970EVO NVMe + 1TB Samsung 870EVO |
Display(s) | Samsung 55" Q77T 120Hz HDMI2.1 / Ambibox Led Strip Kit E604 |
Case | CoolerMaster Storm Stryker |
Audio Device(s) | Creative AE-5 / AUDIOCRAST A27 / Marantz SR5012 / EMOTIVA UPA-500 |
Power Supply | Vinga VPS-750GV2 (Seasonic X-660 RIP, Seasonic X-650 RIP) |
Mouse | Trust Sikanda GXT 164 MMO RGB |
Keyboard | STEELSERIES Apex 3 / Thrustmaster T300 RS |
VR HMD | Sennheiser GSP 500 / 1MORE QUAD |
Software | Monitor Audio Silver 500 + DALI Ikon + EMOTIVA Airmotiv B1 + YAMAHA YST-SW 030 |
Benchmark Scores | Bi-Amp: HF- ATLAS Element / PAPRI PC-25 LF- XANGSANE 5NOCC Netherlands / QED Profile 79 |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
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Motherboard | ASUS TUF x670e |
Cooling | EK AIO 360. Phantek T30 fans. |
Memory | 32GB G.Skill 6000Mhz |
Video Card(s) | Asus RTX 4090 |
Storage | WD m.2 |
Display(s) | LG C2 Evo OLED 42" |
Case | Lian Li PC 011 Dynamic Evo |
Audio Device(s) | Topping E70 DAC, SMSL SP200 Headphone Amp. |
Power Supply | FSP Hydro Ti PRO 1000W |
Mouse | Razer Basilisk V3 Pro |
Keyboard | Tester84 |
Software | Windows 11 |
System Name | My Current Desktop |
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Processor | i9 12900KF |
Motherboard | Asus ROG STRIX Z690-E GAMING WIFI |
Cooling | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 |
Memory | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 6400 F5-6400J3239G16GA2-TZ5RS |
Video Card(s) | RTX 3090 FE |
Storage | SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 1TB |
Display(s) | Samsung G80SD |
Case | Fractal Design Torrent White |
Audio Device(s) | Schiit Bifrost2 |
Power Supply | Corsair HX850 |
Mouse | Razer Basilisk v3 pro |
Keyboard | Keychron Q6 Max (brown) |
Software | Win 11 Pro |
Creative X4What is the alternative for someone who wants a high-ish quality external sound card like this, but also with the ability to output to 5.1 surround (via RCA/analog)?
I'd like to replace my older internal Soundblaster with something like this, but need the RCA jacks..
System Name | Roxy |
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Processor | i7 5930K @ 4.5GHz (167x27 1.35V) |
Motherboard | X99-A/USB3.1 |
Cooling | Barrow Infinity Mirror, EK 45x420mm, EK X-Res w 10W DDC |
Memory | 2x16GB Patriot Viper 3600 @3333 16-20-20-38 |
Video Card(s) | XFX 5700 XT Thicc III Ultra |
Storage | Sabrent Rocket 2TB, 4TB WD Mechanical |
Display(s) | Acer XZ321Q (144Mhz Freesync Curved 32" 1080p) |
Case | Modded Cosmos-S Red, Tempered Glass Window, Full Frontal Mesh, Black interior |
Audio Device(s) | Soundblaster Z |
Power Supply | Corsair RM 850x White |
Mouse | Logitech G403 |
Keyboard | CM Storm QuickFire TK |
Software | Windows 10 Pro |
Benchmark Scores | https://valid.x86.fr/e5uz5f |
An AV Receiver, you'll be able to pick up something on the used market that does what you need, is fully functional but lacks some newish feature set like Atmos or HDMI 2.1 support that's fully capable of driving 5-12 speakers at 120W per channel for half the asking price of this. I'd only consider an external sound card over a decent AVR if my workstation was extremely space limited.What is the alternative for someone who wants a high-ish quality external sound card like this, but also with the ability to output to 5.1 surround (via RCA/analog)?
I'd like to replace my older internal Soundblaster with something like this, but need the RCA jacks..
You don't get it. It 's a Creative work - retro sound card.Mysteriously lacks Super X-Fi technology, Bluetooth tech from 2015 [no aptx or LDAC], no XLR-48V Mic Input : that is not enough for 310 Euro.
Do we have an alternative, EQ is a must for me? I have the asus essence stx, but there is no WIN11 support anymore.
System Name | :) |
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Processor | Intel 13700k |
Motherboard | Gigabyte z790 UD AC |
Cooling | Noctua NH-D15 |
Memory | 64GB GSKILL DDR5 |
Video Card(s) | Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC |
Storage | 960GB Optane 905P U.2 SSD + 4TB PCIe4 U.2 SSD |
Display(s) | Alienware AW3423DW 175Hz QD-OLED + Nixeus 27" IPS 1440p 144Hz |
Case | Fractal Design Torrent |
Audio Device(s) | MOTU M4 - JBL 305P MKII w/2x JL Audio 10 Sealed --- X-Fi Titanium HD - Presonus Eris E5 - JBL 4412 |
Power Supply | Silverstone 1000W |
Mouse | Roccat Kain 122 AIMO |
Keyboard | KBD67 Lite / Mammoth75 |
VR HMD | Reverb G2 V2 |
Software | Win 11 Pro |
I'm still rocking my Titanium HDStill waiting for them to release a new internal soundcard.
I'm still using the Sound Blaster ZxR from 2013, which was their flagship at the time. While the AE-9 would be an upgrade it sadly comes with a ACM for the desk, which is something i don't want.
System Name | TheDeeGee's PC |
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Processor | Intel Core i7-11700 |
Motherboard | ASRock Z590 Steel Legend |
Cooling | Noctua NH-D15S |
Memory | Crucial Ballistix 3200/C16 32GB |
Video Card(s) | Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti 12GB |
Storage | Crucial P5 Plus 2TB / Crucial P3 Plus 2TB / Crucial P3 Plus 4TB |
Display(s) | EIZO CX240 |
Case | Lian-Li O11 Dynamic Evo XL |
Audio Device(s) | Creative Sound Blaster ZxR / AKG K601 Headphones |
Power Supply | Seasonic PRIME Fanless TX-700 |
Mouse | Logitech G500s |
Keyboard | Keychron Q6 |
Software | Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit |
Benchmark Scores | None, as long as my games runs smooth. |
I had the Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro before upgrading to the ZxR.I'm still rocking my Titanium HD![]()
System Name | :) |
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Processor | Intel 13700k |
Motherboard | Gigabyte z790 UD AC |
Cooling | Noctua NH-D15 |
Memory | 64GB GSKILL DDR5 |
Video Card(s) | Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC |
Storage | 960GB Optane 905P U.2 SSD + 4TB PCIe4 U.2 SSD |
Display(s) | Alienware AW3423DW 175Hz QD-OLED + Nixeus 27" IPS 1440p 144Hz |
Case | Fractal Design Torrent |
Audio Device(s) | MOTU M4 - JBL 305P MKII w/2x JL Audio 10 Sealed --- X-Fi Titanium HD - Presonus Eris E5 - JBL 4412 |
Power Supply | Silverstone 1000W |
Mouse | Roccat Kain 122 AIMO |
Keyboard | KBD67 Lite / Mammoth75 |
VR HMD | Reverb G2 V2 |
Software | Win 11 Pro |
The Titanium HD is more like the ZxR than any other X-Fi product(the specs, socketed op-amps, etc).I had the Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro before upgrading to the ZxR.
300USD for a DAC and 300mW amplifier + software.... Creative is lost their market for years, and I do not see what is their plan... I whould buy a good internal/USB soundcard that better than on-board solutions, but they are selling them for a price of MOBO. fckN insane.
I'm trying to wrap my head around why anyone would need over 300mW at lower settings.
Planar magnetic headphones need well above that
This. What sort of shit headphones are people using around here?
That would be something that arbitrarily changes the dynamic range per design and more relevant at high SPL. I wouldn't say need. Helps? Sure.Planar magnetic headphones need well above that
That would be something that arbitrarily changes the dynamic range per design and more relevant at high SPL. I wouldn't say need. Helps? Sure.
Not all Planar designs are going to react the same either. If you're getting into Planars, chances are you're also aware of many options that work well with "X" headphone.
Example.. Topping DX3 PRO+ is a solid $200 AIO option with 15W brick.
Anyway.. I already mentioned it, but this is a 5W USB design that will cover the higher OHM range fine for a large majority of options.
The typical 32 Ohm dynamic headphone with an average sensitivity wont get anywhere close to being underpowered unless you're aiming for a ridiculously high dB SPL (130+)
from creative's product pageThis external sound card works with a wide range of headphones, with the capability to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including the most demanding high-end, open-back planar-magnetic headphones, as well as sensitive IEMs, with an ultra-low 1Ω headphone output impedance.
Yes, even weird 600ohm low sensitivity cans like the DT880 are fine with that. But if you're advertising something as "high end can drive anything", which they are, and at this price range I think it's fair to expect them to go at step more solidly into planar territory which this doesn't seem to do.
from creative's product page
System Name | Efrafa |
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Processor | Intel Core i7-5960X @ 4,3 GHz |
Motherboard | Asus X99 STRIX Gaming |
Cooling | NZXT Kraken X52 |
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32 GB |
Video Card(s) | Asus ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 OC Edition |
Storage | ADATA SX8000 NVMe 512 GB + 5x Kingston HyperX Savage 512 GB |
Display(s) | Acer Predator XB271HU |
Case | Corsair Crystal 460X |
Audio Device(s) | Audiolab M-DAC |
Power Supply | Seasonic X-850 |
Mouse | Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum |
Keyboard | Cherry MX Board 6.0 |
Software | Battlefield 1 |
Great, thanks.
I agree on that, but I think the creative spec is misleading. Prob capable of 5W max output unless HP ohm detection artificially limits power.
I guess we someone to actually test measurements. 5W based on 32 ohms should be able to push 781mW per channel.