CREATIVELABS - SOUND CARD PCI
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Manufacturer description
Sound card PCI, CREATIVE CT4810
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored CREATIVELABS 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.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Creative |
|---|---|
| Platform | Not Machine Specific |
| Model Number | 8541594751 |
| Mfr Part Number | CT4810 |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Hardware Platform | Personal Computer |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop |
| Hardware Interface | PCI |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 48 KHz |
| Hardware Connectivity | PCI |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 120 db |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5 1 |
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