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- Sound Type Supported: Sound Blaster
- Internal or External: Internal
- Interface Slot Type: PCI Express
- External Ports/Connectors: Line-in|Optical S/PDIF in|Optical S/PDIF out|Speaker-out/line-out
- Speaker Support: 2.1|4.1|5.1|7.1
- Included Software: Creative MediaSource; DTS Neo: 6 Settings; SoundFont Bank Manager; Speaker Connection Wizard; THX Setup Console; Vienna SoundFont Studio; WaveStudio; Console Launcher; Creative Media Toolbox; Creative Diagnostics; Get PowerDVD
- System Requirements: Intel® Pentium® IV processor, AMD Athlon™ processor 1.6GHz; Windows XP (x64, SP2 or Media Center) or Vista (SP1); 256MB RAM (512MB for Windows Vista); 600MB free hard disk space; CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
- UPC: 054651146730

Take your gaming to the next level with this sound card that delivers lifelike audio via X-Fi CMSS-3D technology for amazing surround sound. Xtreme Fidelity audio playback restores detail and clarity to compressed music files, such as MP3s.

24-bit multichannel performance: 96kHz stereo for quality audio.
109dB SNR: For ultraquiet, high-definition digital audio.
Cinematic surround sound: For full audio that draws you in.
EAX 5.0 sound effects: Projects realistic sound with multiple, simultaneous effects for engrossing gaming environments. Creative ALchemy with Windows Vista (not included) restores surround sound for an amazing gaming experience.
Accurate 2S positional audio: With X-FI CMSS-3D technology helps you locate your opponents by sound.
Dolby Digital Live decoders: Deliver captivating audio playback in 5.1 surround with DVD movies. PowerDVD software features DTS and Dolby Digital-EX decoding delivers brilliant audio.
Clear voice chat: Allows you to communicate loud and clear in games via high-quality inputs for a headset or microphone.
Xtreme Fidelity audio playback: Restores detail and clarity to compressed music files, such as MP3s.
Record your own music: Via inputs and low-latency ASIO drivers.
PCI Express connectivity: Designed for high-speed PCI Express x1, x4 or x16.

Whats Included

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Sound Card
Installation CD
Software: Creative MediaSource; DTS Neo: 6 Settings; SoundFont Bank Manager; Speaker Connection Wizard; THX Setup Console; Vienna SoundFont Studio; WaveStudio; Console Launcher; Creative Media Toolbox; Creative Diagnostics; Get PowerDVD
Owner's manual

Customers are saying

Customers admire the sound quality of the product, with one user even expressing disbelief at how good it is. However, there are some concerns about software issues, such as the software not automatically adjusting for the application in the forefront.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Mid-Range Card with Low Price
This is my second SoundBlaster X-FI card. I previously had the X-FI ExtremeGamer (PCI), which I bought 2 years ago from Best Buy, that worked great on my Vista 64 system. Then a few months ago, I upgraded to Windows 7 and had nothing but problems. That other card just didn't like Windows 7 too much. So I looked for another comparable card that would fit into my unused PCI-Express x1 slot and found this one on sale at Best Buy. To those of you wondering, based on my previous experience using the ExtremeGamer edition and the new Titanium version, they are both pretty much the same... and have the same features. But this one uses the newer slot instead of the older PCI. As for sound quality, hooked up to my 5.1 Logitech Z-5500 speakers, they sound great. I tested to see if I had any distortion, like when browsing... and so far I haven't had any... nor have I had any sound crashes... There is one bump I must say, though. This card has optical inputs/outputs. I originally was going to connect the card to my digital speakers using my optical cable. That was a huge mistake because when I did it that way and installed the drivers/software, I had nothing but problems... none of the apps would detect the card... and the sound only worked half the time... so I had to uninstall everything... then connect using the analog cables and no problems. I then tried to connect the optical cable after that... the software worked but not everything would play.. some times I had music.. sometimes no sound in movies... so I gave with the optical part and just have it connected the regular way. I have a 5.1 speaker setup.
Posted 14 years ago by SBMfromLA
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Has Issues
The sound is great... when you have it on the right setting. The software does not automatically adjust itself for the application in the forefront. You have to manually select whether you want sound optimized for entertainment, gaming, or video/audio production. If you have it set on Gaming and you are watching Youtube videos, the audio gets choppy or cuts out all together. If you have it on Entertainment and are playing games, you don't get surround and things don't sound right. I recommend leaving the audio properties window open so you can go between settings if you need to. The card uses RCA jacks almost exclusively, so make sure you have compatible speaker system and wiring.
Posted 13 years ago by Catroast
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works for me
I bought this card to put in a three month old Dell 8300 with an i7-2600 CPU after realizing what truly poor sound the on-board chip produces. I will admit that I was hesitant to get this card after reading some of the reviews, but I have used Sound Blaster cards for over a decade and have never had a problem. Installation went well, and the software installation went smoothly, although slow even on a fast computer. After I started it up, the controls all worked and the sound was excellent. I did disable the on-board audio (did NOT uninstall), and moved the front-panel connector for mic/headphones from the motherboard to the new card (fit and worked perfectly). I will say, though, that I did not purchase this card to run a 7.1 channel theater or extreme gaming setup. I merely wanted a competent device to listen to clean 2.1 stereo. This card does that very well. It also works very well recording whatever is playing on the computer. Well worth the price.
Posted 14 years ago by DIceMon