Sound warping/stuttering near other planes/fights

[Casper1]

Howdy all -

So I have a kick bellybutton new rig built professionally by TilDeath.  Since I got the new rig and have been playing, I have noticed what sounds like lasers and warping sounds, plus sound stuttering whenever i get into it with enemy planes.    These problems do not happen in other games/apps.  Seems to be worst when I am being fired at, closing fast on multiple baddies, and/or transitioning sound situations.  There are NO other problems...this rig runs AH without hitch, except sound wise. 

At first I thought I was using too big and burly of a sound pack for my on-board chipset.  So I scaled down to Mitsu's, which is great, but not super-large.  Still had the problem.  So, I scaled down to the original game sound pack.  Still have the problem.

I have tried updating sound drivers using manufacturer's updated driver sets but that did not help.  Has anyone else experienced something like this?  Any ideas about what could be going wrong?  TilDeath and I will probably keep working the problem, but I wanted to reach out and see if anyone knows what might be going on after seeing my symptoms.

PC Info:

MoBo: Gigabyte EP45T-UD3P (using on-board Realtek Sound chipset)
CPU:  OC'ed Intel C2D E8400
RAM:  OCZ SLI-Ready DDR3 1800 - 4GB
Gfx:  EVGA GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16
OS:  XP Pro 32-bit
HDD:  WD 640GB SATA

[Casper1]

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/25/2009, 12:59:26
       Machine name: DANPC
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
       System Model: EP45T-UD3P
               BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     E8400  @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 3326MB RAM
          Page File: 361MB used, 4843MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce GTX 280
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_05E1&SUBSYS_12823842&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0011.8250 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 3/27/2009 10:03:00, 6186880 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 3/27/2009 10:03:00, 6280416 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-46A1-11CF-C87B-893200C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x05E1
        SubSys ID: 0x12823842
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
 Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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            Description: Realtek HD Audio output
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0885&SUBSYS_1458A102&REV_1001
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5793 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 2/17/2009 16:55:54, 5026816 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
         HW Accel Level: Full
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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            Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5793 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 2/17/2009 16:55:54, 5026816 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xFFF

            Description: Realtek HD Digital input
  Default Sound Capture: No
  Default Voice Capture: No
            Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5793 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 2/17/2009 16:55:54, 5026816 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xFFF

[Casper1]

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DirectMusic
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        DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
     DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
    Acceleration: n/a
           Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
                  Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
        Registry: OK
     Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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      Device Name: Mouse
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro USB
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC215
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
         Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x3A35
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/13/2008 14:45:37, 59520 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 08:00:00, 4736 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 4/13/2008 15:18:00, 52480 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 14:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ HID Keyboard Device
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 4/13/2008 14:39:48, 14592 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 14:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 20:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 14:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse Optical
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0040
| Matching Device ID: hid\vid_045e&pid_0040
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 14:39:47, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/4/2004 08:00:00, 12160 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 14:39:47, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/4/2004 08:00:00, 12160 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 20:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 14:39:47, 23040 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection - IPv4 -

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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      Drive: C:
 Free Space: 559.3 GB
Total Space: 610.5 GB
File System: NTFS
      Model: WDC WD6401AALS-00L3B2

      Drive: E:
 Free Space: 7.0 GB
Total Space: 19.1 GB
File System: NTFS
      Model: WDC WD200BB-00AUA1

      Drive: D:
      Model: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223F
     Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 14:40:46, 62976 bytes

[Casper1]

Can post more if required, the 10000 character limit is annoying

[715]

I use a Gigabyte motherboard with Realtek sound and the same thing happens to me, infrequently.  I just chalk it up to bad 3D positional sound drivers.  The original Realtek drivers for my board had the Doppler shift backwards making AH sound like a cartoon; updated drivers fixed that, but it still stutters or goes off on a temporary Doppler scream occassionally.

[TwinBoom]

on board sound hits the cpu to much buy a sound card 7.1 channel you should be golden
also i heard that xp only recognizes 3 gigs of ram i could be wrong but i know the on board sound chip is bad news

[Casper1]

That's what I am thinking, except this has not been a problem for other AH'ers with similar or exactly the same build as I have.  Only diff is Vista on the other boxes....

[Denholm]

It's worth a shot. If it doesn't work you can always return the sound-card to the retailer or keep it for a, "rainy day."

[Scratchman]

After investing your money on this rig you really need to lose the on-board audio and invest in a dedicated soundcard. If affordable I highly recommend the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium sound card ( PCI-e ). You'll love the sound, and you should see an increase of video performance as well, ( i.e. increased f.p.s rendering ). It's Game Mode has really increased my computer's gaming performance and enjoyment.
 

[Denholm]

Scratchman, you are correct in parts of it. However, with his video card and processor, he won't see increased video performance. It will mainly free up the processor of one more task and probably add some audio quality to the mix.

[Eagler]

casper
I have the same board and the same issue
I think it has something to do with the "HD" sound crap.
I'm going to install a sound card soon to get rid of it.

[Casper1]

Hmmm maybe that's the problem.  It's really too bad as a board of this quality on a rig of this quality should be able to handle this sort of thing.  Maybe I should contact Gigabyte and see what they say...

[Hajo]

I solved the problem by going to a USB headset.  No stutters squeaks etc.

[Casper1]

I solved the problem by going to a USB headset.  No stutters squeaks etc.

with the same mobo/chipset?  cuz that sounds like an odd solution!

[AWwrgwy]

with the same mobo/chipset?  cuz that sounds like an odd solution!

Headset doesn't use the sound card or sound card drivers, IIRC.  It's its own separate device.


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