ASUS XONAR DS, 7.1 channels, Internal, 24 bit, 107 dB, PCI ASUS XONAR DS. Audio output channels: 7.1 channels, Audio quality: 24 bit, Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 107 dB. Host interface: PCI. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.0017%, Chipset: ASUS AV200. Compatible operating systems: Windows Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005, Audio system maximum sampling rate: 192 kHz http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/asus_xonar_ds_71_pci_sound_card_review,1.html £36.99.For a long time, Creative dominated the hardware sound market and the launch of the X-Fi series of cards placed them firmly at the top of the game with features such as EAX 5.0, X-RAM and other 3D sound emulation software. Gamers looking for a ... The overall experience with the sound card was a pleasant one. At its price point, it's clearly an entry level sound card, with its bigger brothers targeting the enthusiasts and audiophiles. However, that's not to say that the Xonar DS is bad becaus... https://www.hardwareheaven.com/2009/09/auzentech-x-fi-forte-and-asus-xonar-ds-sound-cards/ Some may find that the use of PCI rather than PCIe or the removal of Dolby Digital processing from the AV200 chip is a disappointment but at the price level Asus have targeted with this product it is hard to fault... https://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/sound-cards/asus-xonar-ds-7-1-616052/review We get it now. Asus has proved its point. A few months back, we sat dribbling and agog as we reviewed its Essense STX sound card, and marvelled with flopping tongue at its hitherto unrivalled recording crispness and overall outward brilliance. This mon... Low profile design, A truly affordable upgrade, Proper 3D sound for games No Dolby Digital