My first sound card was the Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer. Under Windows Vista x64 this was down to a few misfires quite Ok. I have now recently, however, installed Windows 7 x64, as I had no desire to Vista and after a long battle with the Creative -Because this wollte- not run, I gave up. I've tried everything, even unofficial, modded drivers - Nothing worked. So needed a new sound card! Search for a bit I came across this sound card here. The Versnd Amazon as always impeccable. Saturday ordered, get Mondays. When the sound card immediately unpack a lot to me on the fine workmanship! I briefly looked at everything, then installed the card in the computer and it was also immediately recognized by my Windows. Driver istalliert from the CD, some settings made and now I'm testing the sound and I have to say: Wow! The sound is even better than the Xtreme of the gamer and it costs even less about 30Euronen. Kräfige, rich bass and the highs and lows also agree. The sound is really crystal clear! So who has Windows Vista / 7 and would like to avoid a few frustrated plagued with googling a lot and try daily attacks better not to Creative but strikes here! I can without thinking long and issue a recommendation to buy without a bad conscience. 5 stars for this price / performance wonder!