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Creative Labs

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z SE 70SB150000004 sound card

SKU CH-0KCC-W81HN MPN 70SB150000004

Internal PCIe sound card delivering 24-bit 192 kHz audio with 116 dB SNR, discrete 5.1 and virtual 7.1 surround, Dolby Digital Live and DTS encoding, and a 600 Ω headphone amplifier

  • Part70SB150000004
  • Audio ChipsetSound Core3D
  • Channels5.1 Channels, 7.1 Virtual
  • Sample Rate192KHz
  • Digital Audio24-bit
  • SNR116dB
  • Pristine audio clarity with 116 dB SNR and 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
  • Immersive surround sound via discrete 5.1 channels and virtual 7.1 on headphones
  • Crystal clear communication using microphone EQ presets for natural vocal tone
  • Dedicated headphone amplifier drives 600 ohm headphones for high-fidelity listening
  • Flexible connectivity with TOSLINK optical in and out plus multiple 3.5 mm jacks

Internal PCIe Audio Upgrade

The Creative Sound Blaster Z SE is a new internal sound card that installs in a PCI Express x1 slot. It uses the Sound Core3D audio chipset to deliver 24-bit / 192 kHz playback with a 116 dB signal-to-noise ratio. The card provides discrete 5.1 and virtual 7.1 surround output plus Dolby Digital Live and DTS encoding for external receivers.

Headset Gamers and PC Audio Enthusiasts

The amplified 3.5 mm jack drives headphones up to 600 ohms and the software includes microphone EQ presets for clearer voice chat. SBX gaming profiles are supplied for several popular titles. Builders without a free PCIe x1 slot or users running operating systems other than Windows 7, 8 or 10 should consider alternative audio solutions.

PCI Express x1 Interface Requirement

This card requires an available PCI Express x1, x4 or x16 slot on an Intel or AMD compatible motherboard. The system needs a Core 2 Duo or equivalent 2.2 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM and 600 MB of free disk space for drivers. Verify the slot and OS compatibility before purchase.

Highlights

  • Pristine audio clarity with 116 dB SNR and 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
  • Immersive surround sound via discrete 5.1 channels and virtual 7.1 on headphones
  • Crystal clear communication using microphone EQ presets for natural vocal tone
  • Dedicated headphone amplifier drives 600 ohm headphones for high-fidelity listening
  • Flexible connectivity with TOSLINK optical in and out plus multiple 3.5 mm jacks

Specifications

BrandCreative
SeriesSound Blaster
ModelZ SE
Part70SB150000004
Audio ChipsetSound Core3D
Channels5.1 Channels, 7.1 Virtual
Sample Rate192KHz
Digital Audio24-bit
SNR116dB
EncodeDolby Digital Live / DTS
Line In1 x 3.5 mm jack
Line Out3 x 3.5 mm jacks (Front, Rear, C/Sub)
SPDIF In1 x TOSLINK
SPDIF Out1 x TOSLINK
Other Ports1 x Amplified 3.5 mm jack
InterfacePCI Express x1
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
System RequirementsIntel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.2GHz or faster recommended
Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard
Microsoft Windows 10 (32 / 64-bit); Windows 8 (32 / 64-bit); Windows 7 (32 / 64-bit)
1 GB RAM
>600 MB of free hard disk space
Available PCI Express (x1, x4, or x16) slot
FeaturesThe Sound Blaster Z SE is the Special Edition of the best-selling OG, Sound Blaster Z, and comes with updated features designed for effortless audio enjoyment! Not only does it feature the same high-quality audio specifications that have made its predecessor a long-time best-selling model, it has also been further boosted with gaming acoustic profiles and microphone EQ presets, all aimed to enhance your gaming and entertainment needs.
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Package ContentsSound Card
Quick Start Leaflet
Warranty Leaflet
Shipping weight0.36 kg
Package size201 × 160 × 42 mm

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Questions about this item

What does the Sound Blaster Z SE package contain and do I need to buy cables separately?

The box includes the sound card, a Quick Start leaflet and a warranty leaflet. The card provides three 3.5 mm line-out jacks, one 3.5 mm line-in jack, one amplified 3.5 mm headphone jack, and both TOSLINK in and out ports, so standard analogue and optical cables will connect directly.

The card lists discrete 5.1 and virtual 7.1 — which should I choose for my speaker setup?

Use the three 3.5 mm line-out jacks (Front, Rear, C/Sub) for a discrete 5.1 speaker system. For stereo headphones or a two-speaker set, the virtual 7.1 mode creates a surround effect over the amplified 3.5 mm jack or the front line-out.

What does the 116 dB SNR figure mean when the card is installed in my PC?

A 116 dB signal-to-noise ratio means the background noise floor is very low, so quiet passages in games or music stay clean and detail is preserved when you raise the volume on the amplified 3.5 mm headphone output or the line outputs.

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