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Creative Labs CT4180 Sound Card
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Creative Labs CT4180 Sound Card

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$55.00

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Creative Labs CT4180 Sound Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category, priced around $55.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 16BIT ISA SOUND CARD
  • ✓ 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

Sound card, CT4180, (b.12A)

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Creative Labs CT4180 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

  • Picture may not match actual product. Please contact Seller for more detailed pictures in the event of an unclear image.
  • 16BIT ISA SOUND CARD
  • Many of these parts and models are old; please contact the individual sellers if more details are needed.

Full Specifications

BrandCreative
PlatformNot Machine Specific
Model NumberCT4180
Mfr Part NumberCT4180
Audio Output ModeSurround
Hardware InterfacePCIE x 1
Maximum Sample Rate48 KHz
Hardware ConnectivityPCIE x 1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio120 db
Surround Sound Channel Configuration5 1

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Creative Labs CT4180 Sound Card is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.

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