- Joined
- Jan 23, 2013
- Location
- Oklahoma, US
Alright, so, just built my rig back in January. Gigabyte 990fx-ud5 board. I'm using the onboard audio currently, via a Logitech G35 headset. It's USB.
Two issues with it.. First, there seems to be some cracking and popping when listening to music that I didn't hear on my old rig. I don't know if my headsets blown, or if its the stock audio drivers. I'm.. Not sure how good the stock drivers are.
Second issue is, during certain games - Particularly Tomb Raider as that's the one I'm playing - The sound just seems crappy, when its louder sounds. Explosions and that sort of thing... Again, it almost sounds like the speakers are blown, but I know some of that could be due to lower end drivers.
Anyone have any insight on how good the stock audio is? Or, is it far more likely that it's the headset?
If it's the soundcard, I don't have an issue with buying an aftermarket one to fix it.. I've had issues with Creative cards in the past, but I can go over those if that ends up being the route I take.
Otherwise, I can replace the headset through the retailer.. Which, I'll probably due anyways just to be on the safe side.
Still, any tips, advice, insight? Thanks in advance.
Two issues with it.. First, there seems to be some cracking and popping when listening to music that I didn't hear on my old rig. I don't know if my headsets blown, or if its the stock audio drivers. I'm.. Not sure how good the stock drivers are.
Second issue is, during certain games - Particularly Tomb Raider as that's the one I'm playing - The sound just seems crappy, when its louder sounds. Explosions and that sort of thing... Again, it almost sounds like the speakers are blown, but I know some of that could be due to lower end drivers.
Anyone have any insight on how good the stock audio is? Or, is it far more likely that it's the headset?
If it's the soundcard, I don't have an issue with buying an aftermarket one to fix it.. I've had issues with Creative cards in the past, but I can go over those if that ends up being the route I take.
Otherwise, I can replace the headset through the retailer.. Which, I'll probably due anyways just to be on the safe side.
Still, any tips, advice, insight? Thanks in advance.
