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PCI 5.1 Surround Sound Card for PC Gaming and Home Theater CMI8738 Chip 4 Channels Surround Sound Easy Install Surround Sound Card DLSsoundLibrary Technology A3D1.0 and DS3D Support
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CHIUEAST PCI 5.1 Surround Sound Card

Bottom line: The CHIUEAST PCI 5.1 Surround 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

  • ✓ Fullduplex playback and recording support for Windows 98/Windows 2000/WinXP
  • ✓ Backed by CHIUEAST'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

PCI 5.1 Surround Sound Card for PC Gaming and Home Theater CMI8738 Chip 4 Channels Surround Sound Easy Install Surround Sound Card DLSsoundLibrary Technology A3D1.0 and DS3D SupportFeatures:This sound card uses a CMI8738 chip to support 4-channel surround sound output, DLSvoicelibrary technology, A3D1.0 and DS3D support, and is compatible withDirectSound 3D andEAX sound effects. Simultaneously supporting 24-bit SPDIF OUT and SPDIF IN chips with a signal-to-noise ratioof 120dBPCI bus fullduplex playback and recording HRTF 3D spatial positioning sound effect, supporting Dircet Sound 3D andA3D…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored CHIUEAST PCI 5.1 Surround Sound Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. CHIUEAST'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

  • 3Dinterface supporting MicrosoftD3D Supports two/four speakersandDLS, supports waveform table music synthesizer compatible withtraditional sound cards
  • PCI bus fullduplex playback and recording HRTF 3D spatial positioning sound effect, supporting Dircet Sound 3D andA3D interfaces
  • Supports Direct Music SPDDIF digital soundperformance indicators: ① 24bitstereo, 44KHz sound recording and playback ② 120dB sound quality fullduplex playback recording ③ Automatic detection of SPDIF/IN CRL3D sound technology
  • Fullduplex playback and recording support for Windows 98/Windows 2000/WinXP
  • This sound card uses a CMI8738 chip to support 4-channel surround sound output, DLSvoicelibrary technology, A3D1.0 and DS3D support, and is compatible withDirectSound 3D andEAX sound effects. Simultaneously supporting 24-bit SPDIF OUT and SPDIF IN chips with a signal-to-noise ratioof 120dB

Full Specifications

BrandCHIUEAST
PlatformLinux
CompatibilityPC
Mfr Part NumberCHIUEAST
Audio Output Mode5.1
Hardware PlatformPCI
Maximum Sample Rate48 KHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio120 db
Full listing titlePCI 5.1 Surround Sound Card for PC Gaming and Home Theater CMI8738 Chip 4 Channels Surround Sound Easy Install Surround Sound Card DLSsoundLibrary Technology A3D1.0 and DS3D Support

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