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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Value 32bit Internal PCI CT4870 CT4780 CT4830

Name: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Value 32bit Internal PCI CT4870 CT4780 CT4830
Brand: Creative
SKU: B001BJH5ZM
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Bottom line: The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Value 32bit Internal PCI CT4870 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category, priced around $119.99 on Amazon as of 2026-11-07 17:16 UTC. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

$119.99 on Amazon, checked 2026-11-07 17:16 UTC (price may vary)

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-11-07

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-11-07. Price and availability subject to change.

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Manufacturer description

Internal sound card

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Value 32bit Internal PCI CT4870… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

Brand	Creative
Model	CT4780
UnitCount	1
Manufacturer	Creative Labs
ItemPartNumber	CT4780

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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Value 32bit Internal PCI CT4870 CT4780 CT4830 is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. 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 2026-11-07. Price and availability subject to change.