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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro 7.1 channel sound card: A decent 2026 upgrade for analog audio

…Creative launched the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2, which featured support for 5.1 surround sound and high-resolution 24-bit / 192 kHz playback in Sept. 2021 (it later launched an add…

May 19, 2026 · Sarah Jacobsson Purewal

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Intel reportedly preparing surprise return to DDR4 systems with 'Raptor Lake Next' — LGA 1700 platform apparently slated for first half of 2027, takes a page from AMD's book by extending budget platform longevity

…At least two motherboard vendors confirmed to Tom’s Hardware plans to increase production of DDR4 motherboards , both for AM4 and LGA 1700, citing increased DDR4 demand. They did not comment on…

Jun 13, 2026 · Jake Roach