CREATIVE SOUND BLASTERX
Sound BlasterX AE-5
PCIe Gaming Sound Card & High-Resolution DAC
122dB • 32-bit / 384kHz • Xamp • RGB Lighting
The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 is a high-resolution internal PCIe
sound card designed for gaming, music and multimedia PC systems.
Featuring an ESS SABRE32 Ultra DAC, Xamp discrete headphone amplification
and Aurora Reactive RGB lighting, it provides a substantial audio upgrade
for compatible Windows desktop PCs.
Key Features
ESS SABRE32 Ultra DAC
High-resolution digital-to-analogue conversion with playback up to 32-bit / 384kHz.
122dB Dynamic Range
Designed to provide detailed, high-quality audio for gaming, music and entertainment.
Xamp Discrete Headphone Amplifier
Dedicated discrete headphone amplification supporting headphones from 16Ω to 600Ω.
5.1 & Virtual 7.1 Audio
Supports discrete 5.1 speaker output and virtual 7.1 surround for headphones.
Aurora Reactive RGB Lighting
Integrated customisable RGB lighting with support for the included external LED strip.
Product Specifications
| Brand |
Creative |
| Model |
Sound BlasterX AE-5 |
| Type |
Internal PCIe Sound Card / DAC |
| Interface |
PCI Express |
| Audio Processor |
Sound Core3D |
| DAC |
ESS SABRE32 Ultra |
| Maximum Playback |
32-bit / 384kHz |
| Dynamic Range |
122dB |
| Headphone Amplifier |
Xamp Discrete Headphone Amp |
| Headphone Impedance |
16–600Ω |
| Speaker Output |
Up to 5.1 Discrete |
| Headphone Surround |
Up to 7.1 Virtual |
| Optical |
TOSLINK Optical Output |
| RGB |
Aurora Reactive Lighting |
| Colour |
Black |
Condition
Used – Like New / Excellent Condition
The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 is in excellent overall cosmetic
condition with only minimal signs of previous handling/use.
Supplied with the original retail box and all original belongings/accessories.
The original packaging shows some signs of previous storage and handling.
Please inspect all listing photographs carefully, as they show the actual
item's cosmetic condition and packaging.
Compatibility
- Windows desktop PCs with an available PCI Express slot
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Windows 8 / 8.1
- Windows 7
- Compatible 2.0 / 2.1 / 5.1 analogue speaker systems
- Headphones from 16Ω to 600Ω
What's Included
- 1 × Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 PCIe Sound Card
- 1 × RGB LED Strip
- 1 × LED Strip Extension / Connection Cable
- Original documentation
- Original Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Retail Box
Only the items shown in the listing photographs and listed above are included.
Important Information
This is the original Sound BlasterX AE-5 model, not the later AE-5 Plus.
A compatible desktop PC with an available PCI Express slot is required.
Use of the Aurora external RGB lighting requires the appropriate 4-pin
Molex power connection from the PC power supply.
Buy With Confidence
Please review all listing photographs and product information carefully
before purchasing. The photographs form an important part of the description
and show the actual cosmetic condition and contents supplied.