Vintage Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! SB0060 5.1 Channel PCI Sound Card.
Bottom line: The Vintage Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! SB0060 5.1 Channel PCI 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
The Vintage Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! SB0060 5.1 Channel PCI Sound Card is a plug-in card unit designed for computers with a PCI port. With the iconic Creative brand and model SB0060, this sound card offers 5.1 channels for immersive sound quality. Ideal for those seeking a classic and reliable audio solution for their computer setup, this vintage sound card is a testament to the high-quality audio products from Creative Labs. In working condition with no issues.Tested and working.Condition as pictured.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Vintage Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! SB0060 5.1 Channel PCI… 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
| channels | 5.1 |
|---|---|
| dsp_chip | EMU10K1 |
| bit_depth | 16 |
| interface | PCI 32-bit |
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