Creative SB0350 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 7.1 Channels 24-Bit PCI Sound Card N9486
Bottom line: The Creative SB0350 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 7.1 Channels 24-Bit PCI Sound 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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SB0350 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 7.1 Channels 24-Bit PCI Sound Card N9486
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Creative SB0350 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 7.1 Channels 24-Bit PCI Sound… 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 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Not Machine Specific |
| Model Number | N9486 |
| Mfr Part Number | N9486 |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Hardware Platform | Headphones |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Hardware Interface | PCI |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
| Hardware Connectivity | PCI |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 105 db |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 7.1 |
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Creative SB0350 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 7.1 Channels 24-Bit PCI Sound Card N9486 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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