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Philips 5.1Ch Ext. Sound Processor USB2.0 PC+Mac vs Philips PSC605/00 audio card Internal 5.1 channels PCI

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 1identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 5.1Ch Ext. Sound Processor USB2.0 PC+Mac:USB
    • PSC605/00 audio card Internal 5.1 channels PCI:PCI
  • Minimum RAM
    • 5.1Ch Ext. Sound Processor USB2.0 PC+Mac:35 MB
    • PSC605/00 audio card Internal 5.1 channels PCI:32 MB
  • Minimum storage drive space
    • 5.1Ch Ext. Sound Processor USB2.0 PC+Mac:64 MB
    • PSC605/00 audio card Internal 5.1 channels PCI:32 MB

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Comparison of 5.1Ch Ext. Sound Processor USB2.0 PC+Mac, PSC605/00
34 specifications
Audioidentical
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-bit/48kHz
Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-bit/48kHz
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one104 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSBPCI
MIDI/Joystick portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS
CompatibilityDiffersUSB 2.0 Certified /General MIDI compatible/Plug & Play/EAX 1.0 and 2.0 game compatibility/Microsoft DirectSound/Microsoft DirectSound 3D and derivatives.General MIDI MPC3 Plug & Play Sound BlasterTM PCI EAXTM 1.0 and 2.0 game compatibility Microsoft DirectSoundTM Microsoft DirectSound 3DTM and derivatives PCI 2.1 MPU-401 UART
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Bundled softwareDiffersBundled Applications on installation CD Software installation CDMusicMatch Sonic Foundry Acid Xpress QSound AudioPixTM
System requirements2 differ
Minimum RAMDiffers35 MB32 MB
Minimum processorDiffersPentium class 350Mhz or faster processor233 Mhz
Optical drive requiredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 g
Other features1 differ
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers64 MB32 MB
Audio system direct soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft DirectSound 3D
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 x 215 x 60 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows 2000, XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system maximum sampling rateKnown for one20 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
I/O portsKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source

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