PCI Sound Card, 4.1 Channel Internal Sound Card Desktop PC Stereo Surround Audio Karte for CMI8738
Bottom line: The Sutinna PCI Sound Card 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
- ✓ Support for 98 / for / / NT voltage (0.5V~5V).
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
Specification:Item Type: Sound cardSignaltoNoise Ratio: 120dBSupport: For / for / / NT voltage (0.5V~5V)Package List:1 x Sound Card1 x Optical Disc
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sutinna PCI Sound Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. Sutinna'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
- This sound card uses /HT8738 chip. The chip's signaltonoise ratio reaches 120dB, PCI plugandplay interfacefull duplex playback and recordingHRTF 3D spatial positioning sound effects, supports dircet sound 3D and A3D interfaces.
- Support for 98 / for / / NT voltage (0.5V~5V).
- Support 4channel surround sound output, support sound library technology, support A3D 1.0 and DS3D, compatible with DirectSound 3D and sound effects. Supports 24bit SPDIF, OUT and SPDIF IN at the same time, and supports optical fiber input and
- This card supports music synthesizer, traditional sound card, and supportsfull duplex playback and recording.
- Support Direct Music SPDIF digital audio indicators: 24bit stereo, 44KHzsound sampling recording and playback, 120dB sound quality full duplex playback recording.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Sutinna |
|---|---|
| Platform | Windows 2000, Windows 98 |
| Model Number | UQCn8fz2ew3pb1ag3121 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Mfr Part Number | UQCn8fz2ew3pb1ag3121 |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo, Surround Sound |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Hardware Interface | PCI |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 44 KHz |
| Hardware Connectivity | PCI |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 120 db |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 4 1 |
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PCI Sound Card, 4.1 Channel Internal Sound Card Desktop PC Stereo Surround Audio Karte for CMI8738 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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