Creative Sound Blaster Audigy PCI SB0570 Sound Card.
Bottom line: The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy PCI SB0570 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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Manufacturer description
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy PCI SB0570 Sound Card used but in excellent physical and working condition. Creative Audigy. IEEE 1394 (FireWire), SPDIF output, SPDIF output/line-out, audio line-in, audio line-out/headphones, microphone, modem (TAD), speakers (rear).
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Creative Sound Blaster Audigy PCI SB0570 Sound Card. 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.
Full Specifications
| snr_db | 100 |
|---|---|
| channels | 7.1 |
| eax_version | 3.0 |
| audio_resolution_bit | 24 |
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