Crackling/Static Sound With BF2

spitfire40 · Jul 16, 2005, 09:21 PM

I'm getting some crackling/static sounds while playing BF2. I have onboard sound. I currently have the game settings to "software" and "low". All other game sounds are fine. Just wondering if this is a game issue or time to buy a sound card.... thanks

quakerjtf · Jul 16, 2005, 11:14 PM

I have an Audigy 4 (YouP-Pax) and I was getting some really annoying high pitched crackling sounds earlier. Lets face it, this game runs like shit and is incredibly inefficient. The problem probably isn't your onboard sound. I'd upgrade to an Audigy 2 ZS just in case if you have around $60. I got mine on sale about $40-50 off.

Tipstaff · Jul 16, 2005, 11:52 PM

Before you run out and buy a new card I would first try updating the drivers. The audio for that board is relatively new, and there have been a number of updated drivers for it directly from Realtek. The ones that Asus provide are 4 months old, while the direct ones from Realtek are 1 month old. There have been a lot of fixes to the drivers since then, and updating to the latest ones might help you out.

You can grab them from HERE. (v.1.22 also known as v.5.10.0.5128)

If the link doesn't work you can get more from their site HERE, as well as check out their PDF on fixes, and additions.

spitfire40 · Jul 17, 2005, 12:13 AM

Sweet!....once again thanks tipstaff....i was wondering how to update the drivers.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 17, 2005, 12:49 AM

Also http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=951 try setting your sound to a lower latecy with that tool and see if it helps. In some cases its the couse of the problem.

spitfire40 · Jul 17, 2005, 01:46 AM

Updated the realtek high def drivers and that seems to have fixed it. Thanks all! Now, under control panel/add remove programs can i get rid of the other audio drivers there? There are some high def drivers there by microsoft.

Tipstaff · Jul 17, 2005, 03:02 AM

Not too sure if that's wise. You could inadvertantly remove parts of the Realtek ones. If anything I would remove all the HD drivers, then reinstall the Realtek ones, but it sounds (no pun intended) like it's not causing any conflicts, so it may be better just to leave them be.

Glad to hear that worked out for ya.

spitfire40 · Jul 17, 2005, 02:31 PM

Thanks buddy, much appreciated.

Jul 16, 2005, 09:21 PM	#1
spitfire40 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Crackling/Static Sound With BF2 I'm getting some crackling/static sounds while playing BF2. I have onboard sound. I currently have the game settings to "software" and "low". All other game sounds are fine. Just wondering if this is a game issue or time to buy a sound card.... thanks __________________ VIEWSONIC VP191B 8MS P4 3.2 GHZ MSI 6600GT PCI- E KINSTON 512X2 WD 160GB SATA ASUS P5GD1 MAIN ANTEC 380W TRUE XP HOME

Jul 16, 2005, 11:14 PM	#2
quakerjtf DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 378 Rep Power: 0	I have an Audigy 4 (YouP-Pax) and I was getting some really annoying high pitched crackling sounds earlier. Lets face it, this game runs like shit and is incredibly inefficient. The problem probably isn't your onboard sound. I'd upgrade to an Audigy 2 ZS just in case if you have around $60. I got mine on sale about $40-50 off. __________________ http://www.amd.com

Jul 16, 2005, 11:52 PM	#3
Tipstaff DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Toronto Posts: 5,529 Rep Power: 94 System Specs	Before you run out and buy a new card I would first try updating the drivers. The audio for that board is relatively new, and there have been a number of updated drivers for it directly from Realtek. The ones that Asus provide are 4 months old, while the direct ones from Realtek are 1 month old. There have been a lot of fixes to the drivers since then, and updating to the latest ones might help you out. You can grab them from HERE. (v.1.22 also known as v.5.10.0.5128) If the link doesn't work you can get more from their site HERE, as well as check out their PDF on fixes, and additions. __________________ >><<

Jul 17, 2005, 12:13 AM	#4
spitfire40 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Sweet!....once again thanks tipstaff....i was wondering how to update the drivers. __________________ VIEWSONIC VP191B 8MS P4 3.2 GHZ MSI 6600GT PCI- E KINSTON 512X2 WD 160GB SATA ASUS P5GD1 MAIN ANTEC 380W TRUE XP HOME

Jul 17, 2005, 12:49 AM	#5
The_Neon_Cowboy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,135 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	Also http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=951 try setting your sound to a lower latecy with that tool and see if it helps. In some cases its the couse of the problem. __________________

Jul 17, 2005, 01:46 AM	#6
spitfire40 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Updated the realtek high def drivers and that seems to have fixed it. Thanks all! Now, under control panel/add remove programs can i get rid of the other audio drivers there? There are some high def drivers there by microsoft. __________________ VIEWSONIC VP191B 8MS P4 3.2 GHZ MSI 6600GT PCI- E KINSTON 512X2 WD 160GB SATA ASUS P5GD1 MAIN ANTEC 380W TRUE XP HOME

Jul 17, 2005, 03:02 AM	#7
Tipstaff DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Toronto Posts: 5,529 Rep Power: 94 System Specs	Not too sure if that's wise. You could inadvertantly remove parts of the Realtek ones. If anything I would remove all the HD drivers, then reinstall the Realtek ones, but it sounds (no pun intended) like it's not causing any conflicts, so it may be better just to leave them be. Glad to hear that worked out for ya. __________________ >><<

Jul 17, 2005, 02:31 PM	#8
spitfire40 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Thanks buddy, much appreciated. __________________ VIEWSONIC VP191B 8MS P4 3.2 GHZ MSI 6600GT PCI- E KINSTON 512X2 WD 160GB SATA ASUS P5GD1 MAIN ANTEC 380W TRUE XP HOME