Creative Sound Blaster Zx

Here on GameCrate we've previously covered sound cards and DACs, detailing exactly what they are and what kind of value they hold for someone who is primarily a gamer rather than a die-hard audiophile.

We look at the Creative Sound Blaster Z and Zx sound cards which feature Creative's advanced gaming audio technologies. Previously, we looked at the Creative Sound Blaster ZxR to which praised its capabilities including its unnamed virtual surround engine.

Over the years I have flip-flopped back and forth over the merits of an aftermarket soundcard for PCs, and for good reason. Over the years the merits have shifted. As onboard sound on motherboards became more robust and complex in its audio reproduction, the need for expensive audio processing units was diminished. Because the demand …

The latest and greatest discreet sound card from Creative laid bare.

We tested the Sound Blaster Z and found that it’s definitely a step up from a typical motherboard’s audio. While it’s not the highest fidelity solution in its price range, it does offer interesting features for gamers.

Back in 2011, Creative unveiled the Recon 3D series of soundcards based off their (at the time) new Sound Core 3D chipset, which were decent soundcards for

We review the Creative Labs SoundBlaster ZXR. Creative Labs has been a powerhouse force in the world of PC audio ever since there was such a concept as PC audio. article

Creative's long awaited new line of sound cards is here. Today, we take a thorough look at the new entry-level model called "Sound Blaster Z". The sound card comes equipped with the new Sound Core processor and Creative even bundles it with a decent microphone.

The latest and greatest discreet sound card from Creative laid bare.

Creative sail in with their latest flagship sound card, the Creative Sound Blaster ZxR. Promising unbeatable performance and versatility, is it all that it promises?