Creative

CREATIVE - Creative Labs Sound Blaster PCI Card CT4790

Name: CREATIVE - Creative Labs Sound Blaster PCI Card CT4790
Brand: Creative
SKU: B003CNW5NM

Bottom line: The CREATIVE - Creative Labs Sound Blaster PCI Card CT4790 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ SOUND BLASTER PCI SOUND CARD

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

SOUND BLASTER PCI SOUND CARD

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored CREATIVE - Creative Labs Sound Blaster PCI Card CT4790 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.

Key Features

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SOUND BLASTER PCI SOUND CARD
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Full Specifications

Brand	Creative
Model Number	CT4790
Mfr Part Number	CT4790
Number of Items	1
Audio Output Mode	Surround
Hardware Platform	Personal Computer
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer, Laptop
Hardware Interface	PCI
Maximum Sample Rate	192 KHz
Hardware Connectivity	PCI
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	100 db
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	5 1

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