Skip to main content
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal Sound Card with 5.1 Discrete and Virtual Surround, Scout Mode, SmartComms Kit for PC
Creative

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal Sound Card

Bottom line: The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal: 24-bit/192kHz playback with 120 dB DNR for hi-res clarity; main trade-off: 7.1 and DSD256 require the DBPro daughterboard, sold separately.

Live pricing on eBay

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

🛒 See live eBay price Also on Amazon — Check price → Compare to similar sound cards

By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 24-bit/192kHz playback with 120 dB DNR for hi-res clarity
  • ✓ 600Ohm headphone amp drives studio-grade headphones
  • ✓ 5.1 discrete plus virtual surround on speakers and headphones
  • ✓ Scout Mode sharpens in-game footstep and cue audio
  • ✓ SmartComms Kit adds VoiceDetect auto-unmute and NoiseClean

Cons

  • ✗ 7.1 and DSD256 require the DBPro daughterboard, sold separately
  • ✗ SmartComms Kit limited to Windows 10 via the Creative app
  • ✗ Needs an open PCIe slot, no USB option for laptops
  • ✗ Optical-out only via the optional add-on board

Manufacturer description

HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO 5.1 SURROUND - Upgrade from your PC's default sound and offload your CPU's processing with Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2. With up to 24-bit / 192 kHz playback and 120 dB DNR clarity, enjoy high-resolution audio without overstressing your CPU, so it can handle other tasks efficiently, like your graphics. It also comes with 5.1 discrete and virtual surround capabilities, so you can stay immersed in your media, on both your speakers and headphones BUILT-IN HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS AND CUSTOMIZABLE EQ - Giving you audio enhancement not only via hardware but…

Related Products

Other products in this category you may like:

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal… 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.

Key Features

  • HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO 5.1 SURROUND - Upgrade from your PC's default sound and offload your CPU's processing with Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2. With up to 24-bit / 192 kHz playback and 120 dB DNR clarity, enjoy high-resolution audio without overstressing your CPU, so it can handle other tasks efficiently, like your graphics. It also comes with 5.1 discrete and virtual surround capabilities, so you can stay immersed in your media, on both your speakers and headphones
  • BUILT-IN HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS AND CUSTOMIZABLE EQ - Giving you audio enhancement not only via hardware but also through software, the sound card is capable of driving 600Ω studio-grade headphones and achieve enhanced audio realism through Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine’s suite of technologies via the Creative app. It also comes with customizable EQ profiles and is coupled with Scout Mode that enhances important in-game audio cues
  • SIMPLIFY THE WAY YOU COMMUNICATE ONLINE - The Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 comes with our latest SmartComms Kit, a suite of smart communication features, including VoiceDetect that automatically unmutes you as you speak, freeing up your hands for other tasks, and the NoiseClean features which cancel static background noise from both sides of the conversations during a call. The SmartComms Kit is available on the Creative app for Windows 10 users
  • COMPACT BUILD WITH HEADSET AND SPEAKERS CONNECTORS - The Sound Blaster Audigy FX V2 is designed in half-height form factor and comes with interchangeable mounting brackets to suit your PC configuration. It has individual playback end points for Front and Rear Panel stereo output, capable of recognizing 4-pole headset and connectors, so you can simply plug in your device
  • BOOSTED PERFORMANCE WITH DAUGHTERBOARD EXPANSION CARD - Enjoy the maximum performance of Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 with an optional daughterboard expansion card (sold separately). The addition of Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro enhanced your audio to deliver DSD256 playback, with two more channels to achieve 7.1 discrete surround sound, as well as an included optical-out port to complement your PC audio upgrade journey

Full Specifications

BrandCreative
Color120 dB with SmartComms Kit
ModelSB1870
Warranty1 year limited warranty
UnitCount1
ReleaseDate2021-08-16T00:00:01Z
ManufacturerCreative Labs
ItemPartNumber70SB187000000
Full listing titleCreative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal Sound Card with 5.1 Discrete and Virtual Surround, Scout Mode, SmartComms Kit for PC

Ready to buy?

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal Sound Card with 5.1 Discrete and Virtual Surround, Scout Mode, SmartComms Kit for PC 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.

See live eBay listings → Check Amazon listing →

Read our analysis

SpecPicks coverage that features this Sound Card.

Related Sound Cards

Keep exploring SpecPicks

Other buying guides

Browse the catalog

Editorial

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 Upgradable Hi-res PCI-e Internal Sound Card with 5.1 Discrete and Virtual Surround, Scout Mode, SmartComms Kit for PC
View on eBay →