Connectors PCI-E Sound Card Desktop CMI8738 Chip 5.1 Internal Audio Sound Card for Windows7/8/10 Supports A3D 1.0 and DS3D - (US, Color: Black)

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Zereff Connectors PCI-E Sound Card Desktop CMI8738 Chip 5.1 Internal Audio Sound Card

Name: Connectors PCI-E Sound Card Desktop CMI8738 Chip 5.1 Internal Audio Sound Card for Windows7/8/10 Supports A3D 1.0 and DS3D - (US, Color: Black)
Brand: Zereff
SKU: B09CNHT7TC

Bottom line: The Connectors PCI-E Sound Card Desktop CMI8738 Chip 5.1 Internal Audio 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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Manufacturer description

Descriptions:Adopt CMI8738 5.1 multi-channel sound effect chip PCI-E sound card adopts PCI-E bus slot.Supports 6-channel surround sound output, supports DLS sound library technology, supports A3D 1.0 and DS3D.And is compatible with Directsound 3D and EAX sound effects.Provides surround sound field and clear sound quality.Suitable for home theater, large 3D games, music and other entertainment.The main parameters:1. Full-duplex 5.1 channel PCI-E sound card2. Adopt VIA VT1723 Envy24D multi-channel sound effect chip3. Comply with PCI-E X1Specifications:4. Comply with 66 Channel…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Connectors PCI-E Sound Card Desktop CMI8738 Chip 5.1 Internal Audio… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. Zereff'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	Zereff
Platform	Windows 7
Mfr Part Number	ZRF-7A571989BB044ECE159250F488B2CD65
Audio Output Mode	Surround Sound
Hardware Platform	PC
Maximum Sample Rate	48 KHz
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	5.1
Full listing title	Connectors PCI-E Sound Card Desktop CMI8738 Chip 5.1 Internal Audio Sound Card for Windows7/8/10 Supports A3D 1.0 and DS3D - (US, Color: Black)

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