Does the led on the card itself work without the molex connector? i'm not interested in attaching the led strip.

To not use the MOLEX connection is ONLY Use the PCI BUS for powering your plug-ins. BUY another Card if you will not use the MOLEX Power hookup. As It will give BETTER, more dependable power to your accessories.! At no RISK to your Motherboard.!

If I hook up an astro mixamp (with headphones) to the fiber-optic port, am I losing the benefits of this card? Or will it pass through the amp?

yes and no. you will still benefit from the digital side of the audio processing but the optical bypasses any amplification. whatever you connect the optical to will have to handle that.

This or the zxr? that is only $20 more but 5 year old tech. i use the logitech z906 speakers and no headphones

i don't know, do you listen to 24bit audio, like blu rays and youtube and high-res music from hdtracks, or 32bit audio? If 24bit, you might be best off then with the ZxR, on the other hand I'd say the AE-5 is a safer bet, because of the surely nicer headphone amp inside can be properly used with many more headphones..., but then again your using speakers and might have an external headphone amp.., Hard to say.

Anyone know how this would couple with the game one or game zero headsets???

I have the game one headset and it sounds great. I wish the headphone ohm setting had a 50 ohm selection, but I can't go over half volume in Windows at the 32ohm setting so it pushes plenty of power. I had the sound blaster zx before this and this card sounds better.

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Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 Hi-Res Internal PCIe Sound Card, Quad-Core Processor, 127dB DNR ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC, Xamp Discrete Custom Bi-amp, Discrete 5.1/Virtual 7.1, Dolby, DTS Encoding (Black and Gray)

Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 Hi-Res Internal PCIe Sound Card, Quad-Core Processor, 127dB DNR ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC, Xamp Discrete Custom Bi-amp, Discrete 5.1/Virtual 7.1, Dolby, DTS Encoding (Black and Gray)

Product ID: 212240965

Details

Audio Output Mode
Surround
Brand
Creative
Compatible Devices
Headphone
Hardware Interface
PCI Express x4
Platform
Windows

⚡Quad-core dedicated audio processor

🎧127dB DNR ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC

🔊Discrete 5.1 / Virtual 7.1 surround sound

Description

🎶 Elevate your audio game — because your ears deserve the best.

QUAD CORE AUDIO POWERHOUSE - Dedicated processor frees your CPU while delivering flawless, hardware-accelerated sound.
CUSTOMIZABLE SOUND PROFILES - Switch effortlessly between music, gaming, and movie presets with the revamped Sound Blaster Command suite.
IMMERSIVE 7 1 SURROUND SOUND - Theatrical-grade discrete and virtual surround for gaming, movies, and music immersion.
PRISTINE 127 D B DYNAMIC RANGE - Experience ultra-clean, hi-res 32-bit/384kHz audio that elevates every note and beat.
INTUITIVE AUDIO CONTROL MODULE - Quick-access volume knob and mic/headphone inputs put pro-level control at your fingertips.

The Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 is a high-performance internal PCIe sound card featuring a quad-core processor and ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC delivering pristine 127dB dynamic range at 32-bit/384kHz playback. It supports discrete 5.1 and virtual 7.1 surround sound with Dolby and DTS encoding, offering hardware-accelerated audio processing that frees your CPU. The included Audio Control Module provides convenient volume and input controls, while the enhanced Sound Blaster Command software allows easy customization of multiple audio profiles for music, gaming, and movies.

Specifications

ASIN	B07T9YYVV6
Audio Output Mode	Surround
Best Sellers Rank	#82,615 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #19 in Internal Sound Cards
Box Contents	Sound Blaster AE-7 (Main Card), Audio Control Module, Quick Start Leaflet, Warranty Leaflets
Brand Name	Creative
Compatible Devices	Headphone, Personal Computer
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (728)
Hardware Connectivity	PCI Express x4
Hardware Platform	Personal Computer
Importer Contact Information	Fortune Marketing Private Limited
Item Type Name	Speakers
Item Weight Unit of Measure	1.59 Pounds
Manufacturer	Creative Labs, Creative Technology
Manufacturer Contact Information	Creative Technology
Manufacturer Part Number	70SB180000000
Maximum Sample Rate	384 KHz
Model Name	Creative Sound Blaster
Model Number	SB1740
Number of Items	1
Packer Contact Information	Fortune Marketing Private Limited, D-1/2, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi - 110020 INDIA
Platform	Windows
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	127 dB
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	7.1
UPC	054651192416
Unit Count	1 Count

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