Creative Labs Sound Card PCI CT5808 PN: 4001053401 REV.1
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SOUND CARD PCI CT5808 PN: 4001053401 REV.1
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Creative Labs Sound Card PCI CT5808 PN: 4001053401 REV.1 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 |
|---|---|
| Mfr Part Number | CT5808 |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Hardware Interface | PCI |
| Hardware Connectivity | PCI |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5 1 |
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