unity Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 is also possible it's just dead tho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdog Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 i will let you all know tomorrow 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddam Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Are you talking to me @unity if so, it was fixed by fitting a new hdd then doing a fresh install of windows. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdog Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) well, it arrived about an hour ago, and it's installed, including the software and guess what, it only bloody works! i spoke too soon the sound is fucking awful with video files, and isn't seems to jump around listening to music, i've restarted a couple of times but it's still doing it, it's a sound blaster audigy fx, is it too high spec? Edited February 20, 2021 by ratdog 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince noir rock n roll star Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 i woulda run a live distro of linux ..that way you will find out if the hardware actually works before buying new stuff . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugwuffin Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, ratdog said: well, it arrived about an hour ago, and it's installed, including the software and guess what, it only bloody works! i spoke too soon the sound is fucking awful with video files, and isn't seems to jump around listening to music, i've restarted a couple of times but it's still doing it, it's a sound blaster audigy fx, is it too high spec? Try and find the latest drivers for that model card, for your operating system. Sounds like a software issue. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdog Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Mugwuffin said: Try and find the latest drivers for that model card, for your operating system. Sounds like a software issue. how do you do that mate, it came with software and upgraded it's self Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unity Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 What's the model of the card mate, post up and we'll link you a driver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugwuffin Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Just now, ratdog said: how do you do that mate, it came with software and upgraded it's self Fixing driver issues in windows can be a PITA, especially if you don't have expirience of finding old drivers online. Try downloading a few of the older ones too, as sometimes these can work better. https://support.creative.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?catID=1&subCatID=205&prodID=21690&prodName=Sound Blaster Audigy Fx&subCatName=Audigy&CatName= That should link to the Audigy FX drivers, operating system is selected at the bottom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jok3r Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) SnailDriver no adds free .will do everything for you. will update all your bits.use at own risk ,but zero problems for me.designed with all user skill levels in mind https://m.majorgeeks.com/files/details/snaildriver.html Edited February 20, 2021 by jok3r 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddam Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Download asio4all and see if that makes a difference? If not, try the fresh install of windows. Edited February 20, 2021 by Saddam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie on hill Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I love my Dell refurb - was an absolute bargain tbh If it's making sound via the HDMI then it's probably fine and the audio from the sockets is switched off I would have advised a usb audio interface too (for the easiest install) - if this doesn't work .... Find the Control Panel > open up Sound Properties > select speakers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Luchóg Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I lost almost a day last week trying to free up space and update settings ,using mobile hotspot because that's all I need. My keyboard doesn't work. I can't reset the laptop as the onscreen keyboard isn't available in that function. I tried deleting and reinstalling the driver but windows won't accept the Sd card or USB stick and anyway there is nothing else I can delete or transfer .I wiped as much as I know possible. "Next step" icon on windows defender doesn't want to be clicked! This is so slow. It reminds me of times I've broken a finger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdog Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 i just tried to reply and my pc booted me out of uk420 and made me sign back in, that's NEVER happened before i'm guessing it's the computer and it's full of shit? the card does sound fine with slow music 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Luchóg Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Fairies, cursed we are. I posted a reply ,it took an age to load/appear , and my laptop shut off with battery life. I thought it died entirely. I have to get the blue screen of death yet, like the others, I suppose. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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