Creative Sound Blaster AE-9
- Internal PCI card for Windows PCs
- 5.1 surround channel configuration
- 129 db signal to noise ratio
- 48 KHz maximum sample rate listed
- 1240 g weight, 8.27 inch long box
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An internal sound card for a Windows desktop with a surround layout and a high signal to noise ratio. The listing is short, so check output ports before buying.
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ASIN: B07M8SRBPHModel: SB-AE-9Category: Internal Sound Cards
Overview
Not a USB dongle or an external DAC, this Sound Blaster is an internal card that fits a PC slot. The listing says Windows and a personal computer hardware platform, with a surround output mode and a multichannel layout.
A high signal to noise figure and a surround layout are the reasons to look at it for a desktop with analog speakers or headphones. The limit is how little the listing says: no port list, headphone amplifier details or software features are given.
Who it's for
Desktop owners with an open slot and a speaker or headphone setup will use an internal card. Laptop and console players need an external device, and anyone needing a confirmed port list must check the manufacturer page.
Pros and cons
- Internal card with high signal to noise
- Surround channel configuration
- Windows support listed
- Metallic gray finish
- Port list not listed
- Mac and Linux support not stated
- Sample rate listed is modest
Performance notes
A separate card moves audio processing away from the noisy motherboard, which is what the signal to noise rating describes. Real quality depends on the speakers or headphones attached. The listed sample rate is the figure to compare against your source material.
Where it stands among internal sound cards
- #1 most-searched brand and model of the 8 internal sound cards lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 internal sound cards we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Creative |
|---|---|
| Model | SB-AE-9 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1240 g |
| Dimensions | 8.27"L x 4.41"W x 7.56"H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Audio output mode | Surround |
| Signaltonoise ratio | 129 db |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hardware connectivity | PCI |
| Other details | |
| Platform | Windows |
| Hardware platform | Personal Computer |
| Surround sound channel configuration | 5.1 |
| Maximum sample rate | 48 KHz |
| Part number | SB1780 |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the box with the Sound Blaster AE-9?
The listing does not list contents. The weight is 1240 g, so the package includes more than the card, but check the seller page for the exact cable and accessory list.
Is the Sound Blaster AE-9 an external USB DAC?
No. The listing shows an internal PCI card for a personal computer.
Does it work with Windows?
Yes. Windows is the listed platform.