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Brand: Creative Labs
Model: Sound Blaster 1.5 (CT1320C)
Bus Interface: 8-Bit ISA (Vintage PC/XT, 286, 386, 486 systems)
Release Year: 1990
Country of Manufacture: SingaporeProduct Overview:
Up for sale is a legendary piece of computing history: a Creative Labs Sound Blaster 1.5 (Model CT1320C) 8-bit ISA expansion card. Released in 1990, this is the definitive audio hardware that shaped early PC gaming, offering crucial backward compatibility with AdLib alongside digitized voice playback. It is a highly sought-after component for retro PC builders and vintage hardware collectors alike.Key Features On This Board:
Yamaha OPL2 Chipset: Features the authentic FM1312 (Yamaha YM3812) chip, providing the exact, nostalgic FM synthesis audio tracks for classic DOS games.
Intel DSP Microcontroller: Equipped with the large CT1321V200 Digital Sound Processor chip (Intel 8051-core based) responsible for managing digitized speech and sound effects.
C/MS Upgrade Sockets: The sockets for the Philips SAA1099 chips (**U24** and **U25**) are empty. This is the factory-standard configuration for version 1.5, leaving room for an upgrade to full Game Blaster compatibility.Cosmetic & Physical Condition:
The green PCB looks exceptionally clean with no visible corrosion, leaky capacitors, or deep scratches.
The gold edge-connector pins are fully intact and show minimal insertion wear.
The rear metal bracket is straight, secure, and the audio/game ports are clear of rust or debris.Functional Testing Status:
**Untested / Sold As-Is:** This card has been meticulously cleaned and visually inspected. However, because I do not have a working vintage motherboard with an 8-bit ISA slot to test it, it is being sold strictly **untested / for parts or restoration**.Packaging & Shipping Guarantee:
Vintage audio components are extremely sensitive to Static Electricity (ESD). I treat classic hardware with respect:
* The card will be sealed inside a brand-new anti-static bag before being wrapped.
* It will be heavily padded in bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy, rigid cardboard box (never a flimsy bubble mailer).
* Ships quickly with tracking provided.
