FLARINGNOSTRILS Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 I did a search and found nothing here or at Asus.... My onboard audio is crackling during game play and when the Windows XP OS sounds playback they are a little garbled then become ok. Any ideas as to why? Flaringnostrils Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O(V)eGA_l2el) Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 You may need to update your sound drivers; try asus.com.tw to download the latest drivers. This problem is sometimes the result of the southbridge overheating, but I don't think you need to add cooling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
char1ie Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 Â Mine only crackles if there is excessive IDE activity like I am installing something or ripping a CD, but I doubt you are doing any of that ALL the time, so I would suggest updating your drivers at ASUS too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrim Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 I had the same problem with my old MSI-mobo with AC97-soundcard built-in. I had a USB ADSL (and still do) and everytime I downloaded something and listened to mp3s, the sound skipped a lot. I bought a cheap Soundblaster card and de-activated the built-in audio. Worked like a charm. =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FxXP Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 You'll find that onboard sound eats up more CPU cycles than a PCI sound card will. It doesn't matter what onboard system you use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinejunkie Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 really my onboard audio has never given me trouble with gaming or when i fold it always sounds nice. But i'm not on an asus i use dfi so that may be it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 I used to have trouble with my onboard audio with one of my motherboards. Can't remember which motherboard, as I have had about a dozen in the last 6 months. I bought a Sound Blaster Live, and haven't had any problems since. It was cheap too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 check the volume for the LINE IN or the MICROPHONE.. turn them down or mute them... sometimes those lines can create static... even if nothing is plugged in or hooked up to them.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMB3017 Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 Also, on a large nForce chipset based motherboards, you'll find crackling when the south-bridge overheats. If you have a FSB higher then stock, try lowering it. Or you can always find a cooling solution for the south-bridge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkins Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 I installed a ZM-NB32J on my SB, never had any problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 really my onboard audio has never given me trouble with gaming or when i fold it always sounds nice. But i'm not on an asus i use dfi so that may be it. i have the a7n8x deluxe and the sound has always been smooth for me at all times. So yeah, try updating Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mist Posted January 5, 2004 Posted January 5, 2004 k7ncr18d pro and it crackles alot (especialy on iced earth, metallica) I am gonna get a audigy 2 someday because i know it isnt the southbridge overheating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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