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PCI Sound Card 5.1CH 5.1 Channel CMI8738 Chipset Audio Interface
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PCI Sound Card 5.1CH 5.1 Channel CMI8738 Chipset Audio Interface

Bottom line: The SATMW PCI Sound Card 5.1CH 5.1 Channel CMI8738 Chipset Audio Interface is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category, priced around $39.29 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ cancellation function
  • ✓ Backed by SATMW's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Product Features:Adopt PCI-Express interface, support 5.1 channel.3D positioning technology (C3DX) based on HRTF technology.Support wave table music synthesizer.Built-in 32 ohm headphone buffer, ZV port.High-fidelity full-duplex playback recording, 16-bit multimedia digital signal editing decoder (CODEC).Supports Microsoft DirectSound 3D, EAX, Linux, BeOS.Support Windows 98//2000 /NT4.0 / XP/ Vista /7 /8.System Requirements:Hardware: a free PCIe or (PCI) slotSoftware: Pentium MMX 200MHz or higher CPU or AMD K5 or higher

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored SATMW PCI Sound Card 5.1CH 5.1 Channel CMI8738 Chipset Audio Interface using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. SATMW'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

  • Product parameters:1. Full-duplex 5.1-channel PCI-Express sound card2. Use VIA VT1723 Envy24D multi-channel sound chip3. Comply with PCI-Express x1 specification revision
  • 1.14. Comply with 66 Channel AC'97 specification revision 2.35. Sound sampling rate 24-bit, 48 KHz supports playback and recording6. Support front L/R, surround L/R,
  • Centre/Subwoofer, S/PDIF-Out7. Optional daughter card supports rear surround L/R, linear input L/R, mono Mic-In, S/PDIF-In8. When the PC power is off or on, the noise balance
  • cancellation function

Full Specifications

BrandSATMW
PlatformLinux
Model NumberPCI Sound Card 5.1CH 5.1 Channel
CompatibilityPC
Mfr Part NumberPCI Sound Card 5.1CH 5.1 Channel
Audio Output ModeSurround Sound
Hardware PlatformHeadphones
Hardware InterfacePCI Express x1
Maximum Sample Rate48 KHz
Hardware ConnectivityPCI Express x1
Surround Sound Channel Configuration5 1

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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