Audio problems with pc games, Mostly Dead Space and Burnout Paradise
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hansel81
December 11, 2013 2:27:52 PM
I have problems with the audio on my pc games, particularly Dead Space (all 3 of them), and Burnout Paradise. The sound will be playing fine for a time and all of the sudden a loud deafening screeching sound will emit from the speakers causing me to almost throw my controller across the room. Sometimes the sound will persist, other times it will slowly dull to a pulsing tone and return to normal and other times the sound will completely stop and a game restart is needed to get it back. My system specs are Windows Vista 32 bit, Pentium D 3.2 ghz, 2gb ddr2 ram, geforce 210 video with hd audio being played through hdmi. I also have a realtek audio driver for my rear speakers which I tried hoping it would work but the problem persists. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
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TheStoryteller
December 11, 2013 3:12:51 PM
hansel81
December 11, 2013 4:14:21 PM
TheStoryteller said:
This only thing I can think of would be to uninstall and re-install your audio drivers. I hope that helps.
I guess I should have said this already but I did already try uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers. Also it really is just in those games. I've played probably 20 other games with no problem
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Tom Tancredi
December 11, 2013 5:52:57 PM
Realistically you won't be able to get support or help because of how old the system is. First thing Vista was found to be more problem then solution, and you either kept with XP or you migrated to 7 which could be the simple answer to your problem as well (the sound just sucks for games using Vista and eventually craps out).
The system seems to low end to support the games demands, and sounds like the board is overheating trying to do all the demands. Have you tried opening it up and CanAir spray the vents and inside free of dust bunnies? Could be that simple, but I am more of the mind you are WAY WAY past the life expectance of the computer (the CPU was introduced in 2005, NINE years ago, computers last only 4-5 years before the software / hardware is unable to support current demands).
For example if we went and tried to get Windows ($179) plus a Audio Card ($99-$499) would be a waste when a new i5 Core Desktop at Walmart is only $349 with 8GB of DDR3 Ram, 500+GB Drive, Windows installed, DVD or BluRay, and under warranty.
Want to make it able to play HIGH graphics of BF4 at 1900x1080 at around 50FPs? Simple, just replace the Walmart PC's PSU for $99 (600W) and spend as much as you want ($149-$499) for a video card and you can get a gamer's rig cheaply.
The system seems to low end to support the games demands, and sounds like the board is overheating trying to do all the demands. Have you tried opening it up and CanAir spray the vents and inside free of dust bunnies? Could be that simple, but I am more of the mind you are WAY WAY past the life expectance of the computer (the CPU was introduced in 2005, NINE years ago, computers last only 4-5 years before the software / hardware is unable to support current demands).
For example if we went and tried to get Windows ($179) plus a Audio Card ($99-$499) would be a waste when a new i5 Core Desktop at Walmart is only $349 with 8GB of DDR3 Ram, 500+GB Drive, Windows installed, DVD or BluRay, and under warranty.
Want to make it able to play HIGH graphics of BF4 at 1900x1080 at around 50FPs? Simple, just replace the Walmart PC's PSU for $99 (600W) and spend as much as you want ($149-$499) for a video card and you can get a gamer's rig cheaply.
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hansel81
December 11, 2013 6:45:56 PM
Tom Tancredi said:
Realistically you won't be able to get support or help because of how old the system is. First thing Vista was found to be more problem then solution, and you either kept with XP or you migrated to 7 which could be the simple answer to your problem as well (the sound just sucks for games using Vista and eventually craps out).The system seems to low end to support the games demands, and sounds like the board is overheating trying to do all the demands. Have you tried opening it up and CanAir spray the vents and inside free of dust bunnies? Could be that simple, but I am more of the mind you are WAY WAY past the life expectance of the computer (the CPU was introduced in 2005, NINE years ago, computers last only 4-5 years before the software / hardware is unable to support current demands).
For example if we went and tried to get Windows ($179) plus a Audio Card ($99-$499) would be a waste when a new i5 Core Desktop at Walmart is only $349 with 8GB of DDR3 Ram, 500+GB Drive, Windows installed, DVD or BluRay, and under warranty.
Want to make it able to play HIGH graphics of BF4 at 1900x1080 at around 50FPs? Simple, just replace the Walmart PC's PSU for $99 (600W) and spend as much as you want ($149-$499) for a video card and you can get a gamer's rig cheaply.
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hansel81
December 11, 2013 6:49:56 PM
Thank you for the advice and a lot of what you are saying makes sense. I just don't have the money to spend on a new pc right now. I know a guy who will install windows 8 on it for me for 20 bucks tho. Do you think that would help? I'm really just hoping to be able to play older games like 2010 and back. I'm just not sure if w8 is compatible with older games. My setup now runs decent for most games I play, just the audio problem on the few I mentioned.
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Tom Tancredi
December 11, 2013 7:12:00 PM
Windows 8 installed on that would not help. Win8 for $20?? THAT IS A ILLEGAL STOLEN COPY, and Toms Hardware does not support PIRATED software. Windows costs $179 unless you get it in bulk (OEMs) or used with a LEGAL key with it.
My point I was making is, the system is OLD, meaning it has been used for nearly TEN YEARS and wears out over time. No matter the Windows version or drivers reinstall. The system also isn't up to graphical games like your tossing, you would only be able to play games from say 2005-2008 at the most, but they aren't even found anymore? I play alot of old games myself, like Bad Company 2 I just reinstalled, and just played Crysis for the first time ever. But you need a more modern machine, because different parts will break.
As I also suggested, have you cleaned it out? Checked all the vents, fans and such? If the parts are caked this would cause overheating, but ultimately if they are damaged (like the onboard audio) then replacing them becomes the only solution. As I pointed out what the best 'value' for doing it? Well the cost and probability it would be 'incompatible' if outright not work at all is HIGH considering how old it is, so the only solution is to replace the whole system. What is the best cost effective way to do that since you do NOT have a NON-OEM licenced copy of Windows (as I pointed out), well would be a off the shelf system then add the two parts to make it work for games properly (old or new).
No offense, but the PC ($349) is just two weeks working at Taco Bell full time, then the PSU and GPU would be another two weeks, so just 1 month full time work at Taco Bell, Walmart, McDonalds, of your time would yield a brand new gaming rig like you want.
My point I was making is, the system is OLD, meaning it has been used for nearly TEN YEARS and wears out over time. No matter the Windows version or drivers reinstall. The system also isn't up to graphical games like your tossing, you would only be able to play games from say 2005-2008 at the most, but they aren't even found anymore? I play alot of old games myself, like Bad Company 2 I just reinstalled, and just played Crysis for the first time ever. But you need a more modern machine, because different parts will break.
As I also suggested, have you cleaned it out? Checked all the vents, fans and such? If the parts are caked this would cause overheating, but ultimately if they are damaged (like the onboard audio) then replacing them becomes the only solution. As I pointed out what the best 'value' for doing it? Well the cost and probability it would be 'incompatible' if outright not work at all is HIGH considering how old it is, so the only solution is to replace the whole system. What is the best cost effective way to do that since you do NOT have a NON-OEM licenced copy of Windows (as I pointed out), well would be a off the shelf system then add the two parts to make it work for games properly (old or new).
No offense, but the PC ($349) is just two weeks working at Taco Bell full time, then the PSU and GPU would be another two weeks, so just 1 month full time work at Taco Bell, Walmart, McDonalds, of your time would yield a brand new gaming rig like you want.
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