Creative Labs Dell Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 PCI Audio Sound Card SB0200 0R533
Bottom line: The Creative Labs Dell Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 PCI Audio 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 Labs Dell Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 PCI Audio Sound Card SB0200 0R533. Condition is Used. Shipped with Economy Shipping.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Creative Labs Dell Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 PCI Audio 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
| chip | CA0100 |
|---|---|
| channels | 6 |
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