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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Pure Edition Hi-Resolution PCIe Gaming Sound Card Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2018-06-17

After finalizing the hardware installation of the the AE-5 Pure Edition card to our test system, we did proceed further with the Sound Blaster Connect 2 installer, which did also contain the necessary drivers; in order to have the Aurora RGB setup functional, we also have to supply extra power via Molex., After adjusting the EQ with our preferences, together with the BlasterX Acoustic Engine settings, we did start the listening experience by connecting the SteelSeries Arctis Pro headset and watched various movies and TV shows. The audio output was clear, with plenty of bass and clear highs and loud enough as well after modifying the amplification, thanks to the Xamp build. We also ran multiple rounds of Quake Champions and the sound of the weapons was a joy to listen to and at the same time we were able to easily pinpoint where the enemy was coming from.

A Closer Look Part II

The provided RGB LED strips come in white colors, with black wiring, in order to complement the cards’ theme:

On the back of each strip we will find 3M adhesive tape:

Each strip does have 10 LEDs on its PCB, while the top cover is made of silicone:

Four small magnets are present here too, which do simplify the installation procedure if the computer case is made of steel (or comes with a steel frame):

In the middle of each strip, we will get to see a Sound BlasterX Pro Gaming logo:

Now we will move on to the card itself! The AE-5 Pure Edition is also wrapped inside an anti-static bag, in order to prevent accidental discharges:

AE-5 features an aluminum shielding that is accompanied by a plastic cover in the top right corner (in order to display the Aurora RGB LEDs):

From left to right, Sound BlasterX AE-5 does come with the following interfaces:

-Line-In / Mic-In

-Headphone

-Front (L/R)

-Rear (L/R)

-Center / Subwoofer

-Optical Out

On the side, the sound card presents itself with the RGB LED strip extension cable connector, but also a nice RGB-lighted logo:

On the bottom PCB area, we will also find a nice black/white design:

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