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 PCIe Gaming Sound Card and ACM

Product ID: 148093036

Details

Audio Output Mode
Dolby Digital
Brand
Creative
Compatible Devices
Personal
Hardware Interface
PCI Express x4
Platform
Windows

🎧127 dB DNR Hi-Res 32-bit/384 kHz DAC

💻Dedicated quad-core audio processor

🔊Xamp discrete headphone bi-amp, drives up to 600Ω

Description

🎶 Elevate your sound game — hear what others miss!

SURROUND SOUND MASTERY - Discrete 5.1 speaker support plus 7.1 virtual surround for cinematic gaming and media immersion.
AUDIOPHILE GRADE CLARITY - Experience pristine 127 dB dynamic range with ESS SABRE-class DAC for ultra-high resolution sound.
POWERHOUSE HEADPHONE AMP - Custom Xamp bi-amp drives studio-grade headphones up to 600Ω for immersive, detailed audio.
CPU FREE AUDIO PROCESSING - Quad-core dedicated processor handles audio, freeing your PC’s CPU for peak performance.
INTUITIVE CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS - Audio Control Module offers instant access to volume and mic/headphone I/O for seamless adjustments.

The Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 is a high-resolution PCIe sound card featuring a 127 dB dynamic range ESS SABRE DAC, a powerful discrete headphone bi-amp supporting up to 600Ω headphones, and a dedicated quad-core audio processor. It delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound with Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect, complemented by an intuitive Audio Control Module for quick hardware access. Designed for audiophiles and gamers seeking pristine, CPU-free audio performance on PC.

Specifications

ASIN	B07T9YYVV6
Audio Output Mode	Dolby Digital, Surround Sound
Best Sellers Rank	#5 in Computer Internal Sound Cards
Brand	Creative
Built-In Media	Internal audio card, quick start guide
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 759 Reviews
Hardware Connectivity	PCI Express x4
Hardware Interface	PCI Express x4
Hardware Platform	Personal Computer
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.71"L x 5.04"W x 0.79"H
Item Highlight	Hi-res, PCIe DAC, Headphone Amp, Xamp, Audio Control Module, Hi-Res Audio, Sound Card
Item Weight	1.6 pounds
Manufacturer	Creative Labs
Maximum Sample Rate	384 KHz
Mfr Part Number	70SB180000000
Model Name	ae-7
Model Number	SB1740
Number of Items	1
Platform	Windows
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	127 db
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	7.1
UPC	054651192416
Warranty Description	1 Year Limited Hardware

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