Picked up an OEM Creative X-Fi SB0770 for $16

[Krakn3Dfx]

Was rooting through the open box section at Microcenter today and found a Creative X-Fi for $15.96. It's model SB0770, which seems to be an OEM version of the card used by Alienware/HP. Wondering how it compares to a retail X-Fi, and if it's worth switching out my Audigy 2 ZS with it. Anyone have any experience with one of these?

I also read that the latest X-Fi Titanium drivers on Creative's site work with it, which I hope is true, since the newest SB0770 drivers I can fine on HP or Alienware are from 2007.

 

[sticks435]

Looks like it's the OEM version of the XtremeGamer, and that normal Creative driver's don't work on it. just do a search for the model name, and you'll get a ton of results.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Got it working in Vista 64 by installing some drivers from Alienware's site and then installing the latest Pax drivers from http://www.driverheaven.net/youp-pax-drivers/

It's pretty awesome, I can definitely tell the difference in audio quality and positioning in Left4Dead over my Audigy 2. Glad I grabbed it.