Every picture i see of this card shows it with all the electronics exposed, especially the analog out circuit. Is the actual card shielded?
1024934
The pictures represent the actual card. It does not have a cover for shielding purposes. FYI: I am currently using this item in a custom-built music server for two channel listening. I only use high-resolution files (no/lossless compression only). I have been thoroughly impressed with the Halo card. No problems at all with integration/setup (I'm running Win8) and the sound is truly the best I've heard in a PC card so far. I compared against several USB DACs and a dedicated external DAC. Halo was preferred over the USB DACs and held its own against the external DAC (connected via Optical out from Server). Probably more info than you were interested in, but I thought it couldn't hurt to provide another user's experience.
1426143
It is NOT a low-profile card. It ended up that we could not use it. It must go into a Mid-tower PC but beware because some mid-towers (speaking about Dell) have the power supply intruding on the space needed for this full-size card.
290937
It was marketed a RCA. From what I understand either works. Its a matter of shielding. I am running this cable next to six other cables without problems.
232363
I don't know about shielded but I'll bet Fluke tech support knows. I'm pretty sure it will tone coax cable which is shielded of course. You could use the toner attached to the shield. That would effectively remove the shield as an issue.
2136506
That is what I had awhile back. You will hear a different. There is no more hissing or noise in the background. The copper wall in the card that divide the circuits is a plus to prevent the noise and hissing.
30526
Yes the speaker literature says it is shielded. It has a heavier feel to it that is due to shielding.
2048126
No, it is a proprietary cable. I have not seen this type of cable on any other piece of electronic equipment I own.
2271102
It is a PCI-E 1x Card (not PCI) I think so, but it'd be best to check Zotac's site No special power supply needed, it draws it's power from the slot
1055010
SC is factory over clocked a little bit, my x51 only has a 180 watt power supply so I'm sure it's still only using 60w and heat and noise really aren't a problem with this card.
2080753
I just got mine and the card it is mounted on says 20 Amps. Hope this helps.
1507952
Any should do. I ordered one from monoprice.com. They have shielded cables for just a few dollars.
197555
If I remember correctly, (I put this card in a friend's computer) that led is just to show that it has power from the power supply. If you switch the power supply off the light will turn off. (showing the card does not have sufficient power) In other words, yes, this is normal for this card.
258826
I can't tell if it's shielded or not. You'd need to get that info from the manufacturer I guess. But it is heavy duty and there's no 'hum' from it and no A/C interference. It's a very good cord. We're using it for music equipment.
1848233
I am afraid I can't answer that. All I can say is that it is a strong mid range low profile card. Under heaviest loads, in small form factor boxes, it will heat up. For my purposes - to deal with this I added extra fans and moved the power supply outside the box. Obviously I am a fanatic - and work to keep my system components running under listed normal ranges.
1492028
It's really inexpensive so you can perform an experiment w some unimportant "test" cards. That being said, I've had 2 of these for a while and have switched cards in and out, hundreds of times. I do not live a static free life and have never experienced a static shock or loss of data.
833137
No, it is not shielded. Don't know why you would need it to be shielded for in-wall.
1715326
No it's a PCI express card - plugs directly into the motherboard and the antenna extends out the back.