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Asus Strix Raid Pro vs Creative Sound Blaster Zx

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    Asus Strix Raid Pro Sound Card
    Asus Strix Raid Pro
      Creative Sound Blaster Zx Card
      Creative Sound Blaster Zx
      Editiorial reviews
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      Asus had unveiled three new game-oriented sound cards to its owl-themed Strix family at Computex last year. They are the Strix Raid DLX, Strix Raid Pro and Strix Soar. Recently I got to review the Strix Raid Pro. According to Asus, Strix Raid Pro is a premium sound card built with audiophile-grade components to satisfy […]Read more
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      We tested the ASUS Strix Raid PRO audio card to see if it lives up to the hype. What we found is an attractive piece of hardware with a slew of useful features, squarely aimed at gamers.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Asus Strix Raid ProAsus Strix Raid Pro
      Creative Sound Blaster ZxCreative Sound Blaster Zx
      Sound TypeSurroundSurround
      Interface TypePCI ExpressPCI Express
      Number of channels7.15.1

      Connectivity

      Asus Strix Raid ProAsus Strix Raid Pro
      Creative Sound Blaster ZxCreative Sound Blaster Zx
      Analog 3.5mm output44
      Analogue RCA outputs00
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (3.5 mm)12
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)01
      Headphone outputs54
      Jack Plug input00
      Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)01
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)12
      Line-inyesyes
      Other connectors
      • Digital optical output
      • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      USBnoyes

      Design

      Asus Strix Raid ProAsus Strix Raid Pro
      Creative Sound Blaster ZxCreative Sound Blaster Zx
      Placement TypeInternalInternal

      Features

      Asus Strix Raid ProAsus Strix Raid Pro
      Creative Sound Blaster ZxCreative Sound Blaster Zx
      Remote controlyesyes
      Support for ASIOyesyes

      Audio properties

      Asus Strix Raid ProAsus Strix Raid Pro
      Creative Sound Blaster ZxCreative Sound Blaster Zx
      Noise level (SNR)110.0 dB116.0 dB
      Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)116.0 dB116.0 dB
      D/A audio24 bit / 384 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
      Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit

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