Sound Card CREATIVE SOUND BLASTER LIVE 5.1 DIGITAL SB0220 PCI
Bottom line: The Sound Card CREATIVE SOUND BLASTER LIVE 5.1 DIGITAL SB0220 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
Shop Ebay Other articles contact Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Description Creative Sound Blaster Live 5.1 Digital SB0220 PCI Type: Inside Manufacturer: Creative Labs Model: SB0220 Chipset: EMU-10K1 Connection type: PCI External connections: Game/midi, 2x line out, mic in, line in, digital out Profile: standard Product gallery More information Goods are sent within 48 hours of receipt of payment. We issue invoice with VAT - 3 year guarantee Technical support Written guarantee Return option - 30…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sound Card CREATIVE SOUND BLASTER LIVE 5.1 DIGITAL SB0220 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| bit_depth | 16 |
| sample_rate_khz | 48 |
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