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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer Sound Card

Name: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer Sound Card
Brand: Creative
SKU: B00005PK7P
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-21

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Bottom line: The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer Sound Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category, priced around $89.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Utilizes Creative's Audigy chip
✓ Backed by Creative's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer Sound Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the sound cards category. Creative's sound cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for sound cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Utilizes Creative's Audigy chip
EAX Advanced HD offers 3D audio performance
Built-in Dolby Digital decoder for true 5.1 multi-channel playback
24-bit multi-channel performance and 100db SNR for high-definition audio
Bundled with Giants: Citizen Kabuto and Deus Ex

Full Specifications

Brand	Creative
Platform	Windows 8
Model Name	deus
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	SB0090X
Mfr Part Number	70SB009003002
Audio Output Mode	Surround
Hardware Platform	Personal Computer
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Hardware Interface	PCI Express x1
Bundled with Giants	Citizen Kabuto and Deus Ex
Maximum Sample Rate	48 KHz
Warranty Description	One year hardware 60-days software
Hardware Connectivity	PCI Express x1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	100 db
Global Trade Identification Number	00054651047785
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	5 1

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-20. Price and availability subject to change.