Has anyone solved the in game crackling once and for all?

capt_frank · 11-10-07, 08:11 AM

Thanks guys for the suggestions!

Here's what I did this morning, not to mention my three hour escapade last nite...

I have never let windows update any driver, be it sound or video. I have always manually performed my updates, and recently I manually updated the sound drivers. However, since I was nearing the end of my rope so to say, I had windows search for an update driver, and voila, AS OF right now, I am experiencing SHIV crackle free.

Hard to believe it was so simple. Maybe I'll let windows do some of my work from now on, since they seem to get it right...

Now to see if it lasts.

capt_frank · 11-10-07, 10:38 AM

Nope, Back again...

Peto · 11-10-07, 01:26 PM

Fo you have onboard audio capt_frank? I ask this becuase I have seen onboard audio have problems frequently. I can order 2 identical motherboards with onboard audio and 1 will have sound crackles etc while the other one does not... It is frequently hardware in nature--all those cicuits packed into a small area--and sometimes there is "interference". Millions of transistors and all it takes is one to create an annoying "POP". I've also found it can be application specific because of how the software interacts with the hardware. Sometimes drivers can help--sometimes no dice.

FYI--I don't blame your reluctance to update drivers as I am the same way. I only update drivers if I need to fix a problem and I'm reasonable sure that the driver will do it...

I had that problem with audio and resorted to the sound card solution I mentioned above. It works fine in both XP and Vista (although I don't do much gaming with my Vista boot--video driver problems I think).

Good Luck and I hope you find a solution soon.

FYI # 2: You can find bluegears sound card @ newegg.com for a good price.

Peto

capt_frank · 11-11-07, 12:14 PM

For anyone who may be experiencing sound crackles, I think I solved the problems, will report after some further testing.

Didn't involve a new card...

Deep into a mission and so far crackle free, and it sure is nice for a change!

Peto · 11-11-07, 12:33 PM

I'll be the 1st to applaud you!!!

CaptainHaplo · 11-11-07, 04:16 PM

I had this issue with both SH3 AND SH4. I have an old sb live card. To solve the issue I disabled the card (keeping it in the machine because of I use it for the gameport) and went to onboard sound only. Result - no audio distortion whatsoever. May not work for everyone - but SB cards struggle with the SH series for some reason. Best of Luck.

capt_frank · 11-12-07, 07:21 AM

Double crap, they're back.

So it's either a new card or go onboard sound.

So here's the stupid question of the day: How can I easily tell if I have onboard sound? And do I have to enable it in the BIOS? I haven't dealt with onboard sound for a verrrrry long time so I'm kinda clueless here...:hmm:

Thanks!

11-11-07, 04:16 PM	#6
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I had this issue with both SH3 AND SH4. I have an old sb live card. To solve the issue I disabled the card (keeping it in the machine because of I use it for the gameport) and went to onboard sound only. Result - no audio distortion whatsoever. May not work for everyone - but SB cards struggle with the SH series for some reason. Best of Luck. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

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11-10-07, 08:11 AM	#1
capt_frank Watch Officer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In the North Carolina Sticks Posts: 335 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys for the suggestions! Here's what I did this morning, not to mention my three hour escapade last nite... I have never let windows update any driver, be it sound or video. I have always manually performed my updates, and recently I manually updated the sound drivers. However, since I was nearing the end of my rope so to say, I had windows search for an update driver, and voila, AS OF right now, I am experiencing SHIV crackle free. Hard to believe it was so simple. Maybe I'll let windows do some of my work from now on, since they seem to get it right... Now to see if it lasts.

11-10-07, 10:38 AM	#2
capt_frank Watch Officer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In the North Carolina Sticks Posts: 335 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nope, Back again...

11-10-07, 01:26 PM	#3
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Fo you have onboard audio capt_frank? I ask this becuase I have seen onboard audio have problems frequently. I can order 2 identical motherboards with onboard audio and 1 will have sound crackles etc while the other one does not... It is frequently hardware in nature--all those cicuits packed into a small area--and sometimes there is "interference". Millions of transistors and all it takes is one to create an annoying "POP". I've also found it can be application specific because of how the software interacts with the hardware. Sometimes drivers can help--sometimes no dice. FYI--I don't blame your reluctance to update drivers as I am the same way. I only update drivers if I need to fix a problem and I'm reasonable sure that the driver will do it... I had that problem with audio and resorted to the sound card solution I mentioned above. It works fine in both XP and Vista (although I don't do much gaming with my Vista boot--video driver problems I think). Good Luck and I hope you find a solution soon. FYI # 2: You can find bluegears sound card @ newegg.com for a good price. Peto

11-11-07, 12:14 PM	#4
capt_frank Watch Officer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In the North Carolina Sticks Posts: 335 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For anyone who may be experiencing sound crackles, I think I solved the problems, will report after some further testing. Didn't involve a new card... Deep into a mission and so far crackle free, and it sure is nice for a change!

11-11-07, 12:33 PM	#5
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I'll be the 1st to applaud you!!!

11-12-07, 07:21 AM	#7
capt_frank Watch Officer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In the North Carolina Sticks Posts: 335 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Double crap, they're back. So it's either a new card or go onboard sound. So here's the stupid question of the day: How can I easily tell if I have onboard sound? And do I have to enable it in the BIOS? I haven't dealt with onboard sound for a verrrrry long time so I'm kinda clueless here...:hmm: Thanks!