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

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Audio Output Mode
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Brand
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Compatible Devices
Personal
Hardware Interface
PCI Express x4
Platform
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🌈16.8M RGB customizable lighting

🎧Xamp Bi-amp 1Ω headphone driver

🔊32-bit/384kHz SABRE32 DAC

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🎮 Elevate your audio game — hear every detail, feel every moment.

HI RES AUDIO MASTERY - SABRE32-class DAC delivers ultra-low distortion 32-bit/384kHz playback with 122dB SNR for pristine sound.
DYNAMIC RGB LIGHTING SYSTEM - Customize your rig’s vibe with 16.8 million colors and patterns synced via Sound Blaster Command software.
PRO LEVEL AUDIO PROCESSING SUITE - Fine-tune vocals, cues, and bass with industry-leading software enhancements for competitive edge.
STUDIO GRADE HEADPHONE AMPLIFICATION - Xamp discrete bi-amp powers headphones up to 600Ω for audiophile-level clarity and punch.
IMMERSIVE DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND - Experience crystal-clear 5.1 discrete & 7.1 virtual surround sound with advanced encoding tech.

The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a high-performance PCIe sound card featuring a SABRE32-class 32-bit/384kHz DAC, Dolby Digital and DTS support, and a custom Xamp discrete headphone bi-amp capable of driving studio-grade headphones up to 600Ω. It offers immersive 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround sound, a fully customizable RGB lighting system, and advanced audio processing software, making it the ultimate upgrade for gamers and audiophiles seeking pristine, powerful sound and personalized control.

Specifications

ASIN	B086QN3WNX
Audio Output Mode	Surround Sound
Best Sellers Rank	#3 in Computer Internal Sound Cards
Brand	Creative
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (910)
Hardware Connectivity	PCI Express x4
Hardware Platform	Headphones, PC
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.71"L x 5.04"W x 0.79"H
Item Weight	454 g
Manufacturer	Creative Labs
Maximum Sample Rate	384 KHz
Mfr Part Number	70SB174000003
Model Name	ae-5
Model Number	SB1740
Number of Items	1
Platform	Windows
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	122 db
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	7.1
UPC	054651193895
Unit Count	1 Count

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