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Creative

CREATIVE Sound Card 30SB157000

  • PCI Express x1 internal card
  • 5.1 surround channel configuration
  • 192 KHz maximum sample rate
  • 106 db signal-to-noise ratio
  • SBX Pro Studio processing
  • Separate line-in and microphone connectors
  • Half-height bracket included, full-height bracket mounted
  • Windows 10 platform

Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A basic surround sound card for a Windows PC that adds two audio inputs and software sound shaping. A single Windows release is named, and one field shows stereo output.

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ASIN: B09Q65NHN1Model: 70SB157000006Category: Internal Sound Cards

Overview

Creative's Sound Blaster Audigy Fx replaces basic motherboard audio with a PCIe card carrying independent line-in and microphone connectors. SBX Pro Studio processing shapes the sound, and a control panel app adjusts it.

Choose it as a simple step up from onboard audio for movies, music and games, with two input sources at once. The limit is scope: one operating system is named, the output mode field reads stereo and headphone amp details are absent.

Who it's for

A desktop user who records a voice and an instrument at once, or who wants surround for movies and games, will use the card. Laptop owners, and buyers with high-impedance headphones or a non-Windows system, should look at other cards.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Separate line-in and microphone inputs
  • SBX Pro Studio processing
  • Control panel software
  • Half-height bracket included
Cons
  • Windows only in listing
  • Output mode field says stereo
  • No headphone amp details
  • Desktop slot required

Performance notes

A dedicated card moves conversion away from the motherboard, which can lower noise. The signal-to-noise figure and sample rate set the quality ceiling, while the studio processing reshapes sound in software. Two independent inputs allow a mic and a line source together.

Specifications

BrandCreative
Model70SB157000006
Dimensions & fit
Item weight2.08 ounces
Capacity & performance
Audio output modeStereo
Signaltonoise ratio106 db
Compatibility & installation
Hardware connectivityPCI Express x1
Compatible devicesMicrophone
Other details
PlatformWindows 10
Hardware platformPersonal Computer
Surround sound channel configuration5 1
Maximum sample rate192 KHz
IncludedHalf-height bracket (Full height bracket mounted on board), Installation CD, Quick Start Leaflet, Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Sound Card, Warranty Leaflets
Audio processingSBX Pro Studio

Frequently asked questions

How do I fit the half-height bracket on the Creative Audigy Fx?

The card ships with a full-height bracket mounted and a half-height bracket in the box, so swap the bracket to suit the case.

How do I adjust the sound settings on the Creative Audigy Fx?

Through the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, which controls the SBX Pro Studio settings.

Does the Creative Audigy Fx work on a Mac?

The listing names Windows 10 as the platform and nothing else.