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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Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, 122dB SNR, RGB LED Strips

Product ID: 504459502

Details

Audio Output Mode
Surround
Brand
Creative
Compatible Devices
Headphone
Hardware Interface
PCI Express x1
Platform
Windows 7 8

🌈16.8M RGB LED colors

🎧Xamp Bi-amp headphone power

🔊122dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Description

🎮 Elevate your audio game with pure precision and dazzling RGB vibes!

HI RES AUDIO MASTERY - SABRE32 Ultra-Class DAC delivers pristine 32-bit/384kHz playback with ultra-low distortion and jitter.
TAILORED AUDIO PROCESSING - Fine-tune your soundscape with advanced Sound Blaster Command software for clearer vocals, precise cues, and booming bass.
CUSTOM RGB LIGHTING SYMPHONY - Transform your battlestation with 16.8 million colors and four LED strips, fully customizable via Sound Blaster Command.
STUDIO GRADE HEADPHONE AMPLIFICATION - Xamp discrete bi-amp tech powers headphones up to 600Ω for crystal-clear, distortion-free sound.
IMMERSIVE DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND - Experience 5.1 discrete & 7.1 virtual surround sound for next-level gaming and cinematic audio.

The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition is a high-performance PCI-e sound card featuring a SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz DAC, Dolby Digital and DTS support, and a custom Xamp discrete headphone bi-amp. It offers immersive 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, a 122dB signal-to-noise ratio, and fully customizable RGB lighting with four LED strips, making it ideal for audiophile gamers and professionals seeking pristine audio quality and stylish rig aesthetics.

Specifications

ASIN	B087M6F7MH
Audio Output Mode	Surround
Best Sellers Rank	#5 in Computer Internal Sound Cards
Brand	Creative
Compatible Devices	Headphone
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (309)
Hardware Connectivity	PCI Express x1
Hardware Platform	Headphone, Personal Computer
Manufacturer	CREATIVE
Maximum Sample Rate	384 KHz
Mfr Part Number	70SB174000004
Model Name	ae-5
Model Number	SB1740
Platform	Windows 7, Windows 8
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	122 dB
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	5.1, 7.1
UPC	054651193925

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