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 BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System

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

🌈16.8M RGB lighting modes

🎧Discrete bi-amp headphone power

🔊32-bit/384kHz Hi-Res DAC

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🎮 Level up your audio game with power, precision, and style!

HI RES SABRE 32 DAC - Enjoy pristine 32-bit/384kHz playback with ultra-low distortion and a staggering 122dB signal-to-noise ratio for flawless sound fidelity.
CUSTOMIZABLE RGB SYMPHONY - Elevate your setup with 16.8 million colors and dynamic lighting patterns, syncing your audio experience with your gaming rig’s vibe.
XAMP BI AMPLIFICATION TECH - Drive studio-grade headphones up to 600Ω with precision, delivering unmatched audio clarity and power for audiophile-level listening.
ADVANCED AUDIO PROCESSING SUITE - Leverage Sound Blaster’s legacy with fully customizable audio enhancements for sharper vocals, accurate positional cues, and deep bass boosts.
IMMERSIVE DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND - Experience crystal-clear 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround sound that puts you in the center of every game and movie.

The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a high-performance PCIe gaming sound card featuring a SABRE32-class 32-bit/384kHz DAC, Dolby Digital and DTS support, and a discrete Xamp bi-amplifier capable of driving headphones up to 600Ω. It delivers immersive 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, boasts a 122dB signal-to-noise ratio, and includes a fully customizable RGB lighting system with 16.8 million colors, making it the ultimate audio upgrade for discerning gamers and audiophiles.

Specifications

ASIN	B086QN3WNX
Audio Output Mode	Surround
Best Sellers Rank	#26,749 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #3 in Internal Sound Cards
Box Contents	1 x LED Strip (30cm / 10 LEDs) 1, Quick Start Leaflet, Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus, Warranty Leaflets, x Extension Cable
Brand Name	Creative
Compatible Devices	Headphone, Personal Computer
Country of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (872)
Hardware Connectivity	PCI Express x4
Hardware Platform	Personal Computer
Importer Contact Information	ngram Micro India Pvt Limited ,Fifth floor, Empire Plaza, Building A, LBS Marg, Vikhroli West, MUMBAI-400083
Item Dimensions L x W x H	14.5L x 12.8W x 2H Centimeters
Item Type Name	Sound Blaster
Item Weight Unit of Measure	454 Grams
Manufacturer	Creative Labs, Creative Labs (PTE) Ltd., 31 International Business Park, #03-01, Singapore 609921
Manufacturer Contact Information	Creative Labs (PTE) Ltd., 31 International Business Park, #03-01, Singapore 609921
Manufacturer Part Number	70SB174000003
Maximum Sample Rate	384 KHz
Model Name	Sound Blaster
Model Number	SB1740
Number of Items	1
Packer Contact Information	ngram Micro India Pvt Limited ,Fifth floor, Empire Plaza, Building A, LBS Marg, Vikhroli West, MUMBAI-400083
Platform	Windows
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	122 dB
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	5.1, 7.1
UPC	054651193895
Unit Count	1 Piece
Warranty Description	1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

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