Creative Sound Blaster Audigy-2-NX Sound Card

Superior 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio with Easy USB Connection
Delivers high definition, ultra-quiet playback and recording of audio and music with 24-bit/96kHz at 102dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio). Thanks to the excellent SNR that is at least 6 times better than most on-board audio, and lower harmonic distortion, your DVD-Audio1, CD-Audio, MP3 and other audio files sound audibly clearer and crisper than ever before. Simply hook up to your PC or notebook via easy USB connection and get set to enjoy.

Features

• Immersive Surround Sound with 7.1 and 5.1 Speaker Systems
  With support for two side and rear speakers for Dolby® Digital EX1 DVD movies and DirectSound® 3D games, the side and rear audio imaging are much improved, lending to a totally immersive experience. What's more, Creative CMSS® lets you play back all stereo content like MP3s, CDs and VCDs in multi-channel surround.
  
  

• Concert Quality Audio with 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback
  Hear music the way the artist wanted you to hear it. DVD-Audio1 delivers more brilliance and clarity, while preserving the depth, warmth and presence of the original recording. DVD-Audio1 provides an engulfing soundstage when played at 24-bit/96kHz across 5.1 channels, ideal for live concert or classical music, putting you right at the performance hall.

• Incredible Realism with EAX ADVANCED HD Game Effects
  Developed by Creative and supported by game developers worldwide, EAX ADVANCED HD2 lets you experience dramatic 3D audio with sophisticated reverb effects and multi-speaker surround with over 400 existing DirectSound® 3D enabled games. With ultra-cool technologies such as Environment Morphing, Environment Reflections and more, you're in for phenomenal gaming realism time after time.
  
  
• USB 2.0 Hardware Ready for High Speed Connectivity
  Amazing audio with no fuss. Simply plug USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX into any available USB port on your PC or notebook, and enjoy great audio quality all the time. Being USB 2.0 hardware ready also means you will be able to enjoy 24-bit/96kHz, 5.1 channels playback and recording once the driver support for Windows XP/2000 is available.
  
  
• Convenient Music Playback with Remote Control
  Creative Remote Center lets you play back and adjust the settings of your DVD-Audio1, MP3s/WMAs or CDs at the click of a button of the handy remote control. And you'll be enjoying your audio entertainment with absolute ease.
  
  

Minimum System Requirements

• Genuine Intel® Pentium® III 500MHz , AMD® K7 600MHz or faster processor
• Intel®, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
• Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 SP3 or XP SP1
• 64MB RAM for Windows® 98SE and Me, 128MB RAM for Windows® 2000 SP3 & XP SP1
• 600MB of free hard disk space
• Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately)
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
• Available USB port (USB 2.0 port required for USB 2.0 support)

• Genuine Intel® Pentium® 4 1.3GHz or equivalent AMD or faster processor
• 128MB RAM