My E1705 is about to go down the stairs. ... Just installed new motherboard, and another 7800 Go (Rev 2)So far (1/2HR) so good as far as the crackling sound g ...

Inspiron9100 · 07-19-2006, 03:18 PM

Just installed new motherboard, and another 7800 Go (Rev 2)

So far (1/2HR) so good as far as the crackling sound goes...

Yet to test out a game for more than 20min, and see if I still get overheating issues.

Hopefully this will be my last pissed off post about my E1705

SPEEDwithJJ · 07-19-2006, 04:49 PM

Wish you good luck.

cpc197c · 07-19-2006, 04:51 PM

Ya, hopefully it goes good for ya. Should'nt be a problem

maxxy · 07-21-2006, 03:59 PM

Ya, Keep us informed. I have the same problem with my 1 week old maxxed M1710 and BF2. Damn crackling driving me nuts.

Inspiron9100 · 08-10-2006, 08:50 PM

Well motherboard fixed this problem...

FOR A MONTH.

And now it's back... Starting to hate this Dell.

2006CBR1000RR · 08-10-2006, 09:15 PM

I really doubt it's the motherboard if the problem only happens in WOW.

cpc197c · 08-10-2006, 10:30 PM

Install the Creative Audigy Software. That fixes the problem in BF2, not sure in WoW though. WoW works fine on my lappy either way, but it's worth a shot.

Inspiron9100 · 08-11-2006, 06:35 PM

Thanks guys...

Doesn't only happen in WoW, happens in CS also

Also stutters every 2 seconds while playing games

Thanks everyone!

jenny9580 · 08-11-2006, 08:57 PM

I'd be more inclined to blame Blizzard, honestly. They muck something up with every patch - I noticed my framerates have gone down the tubes since Naxx came out.

Do you run anything like TS or Vent while playing? With software-based sound (AC97, etc), programs like that can wreak havoc on both your graphics and your sound quality.

I've never actually noticed sound issues in WoW because I generally keep it disabled.

Inspiron9100 · 08-11-2006, 09:08 PM

Nope, don't run anything else with WoW or CS, and I get the crackling sound when I play either

I was a Dell fan for years, it's a shame something like this is going to change that forever.

pdonket · 08-11-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inspiron9100

Nope, don't run anything else with WoW or CS, and I get the crackling sound when I play either

I was a Dell fan for years, it's a shame something like this is going to change that forever.

soo sorry to hear inspiron,

personally at this point you should probably be asking for a replacement system since you've gone through hell!!!

anything i can do to help, let me know

jenny9580 · 08-11-2006, 09:43 PM

Hrm.. what's in your processes list when you're playing WoW? Does it do the same thing when not in a 3D app (Winamp, Media Player)? Have you tried older/newer/different versions of sound driver/codec? Someone may have already asked, but what version of DirectX are you running?

I'm trying to think of anything that can mess with sound.

mlexxus · 08-11-2006, 10:01 PM

i had the same problem after i did a fresh format of my laptop.

i installed both the high def and creative drivers and had the crackling. what i did to solve my problem is i ran dxdiag and in the audio tab i disabled the hardware acceleration. ever since no crackling in any game.

give it a try, i didnt even notice a diff in sound and game performance.

let me know if it helps

maxxy · 08-18-2006, 06:16 PM

After buying and installing the Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced MB, the cracking went away on BF2. Theres no cracking in Oblivion either, although there never was in Oblivion.

Klover · 08-18-2006, 07:28 PM

My experience. M1710 with Audigy = no crackling.
E1704 without Audigy = crackling.

07-19-2006, 03:18 PM	#46
Inspiron9100 The Dell Kid Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 873 Credits: 495	Just installed new motherboard, and another 7800 Go (Rev 2) So far (1/2HR) so good as far as the crackling sound goes... Yet to test out a game for more than 20min, and see if I still get overheating issues. Hopefully this will be my last pissed off post about my E1705 __________________ Current: Inspiron 700M: 1.8 Ghz - 768MB RAM - 80 GB HD - Atheros CM-9 A/B/G - XP Pro Previous: Inspiron 9400 - SOLD Previous: Inspiron 9100 - SOLD

07-19-2006, 04:49 PM	#47
SPEEDwithJJ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,479 Credits: 1,945	Wish you good luck. __________________ For Sale: Sony Vaio VGN-SZ791N/X + 4 Yr ADH Warranty

07-19-2006, 04:51 PM	#48
cpc197c Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 24 Credits: -324	Ya, hopefully it goes good for ya. Should'nt be a problem __________________ Lappy Dell Inspiron E1705 Core Duo T2400 (1.83GHZ, 667MHZ FSB) 2GB 667MHZ Dual Channel DDR2 RAM 60GB 7200 RPM SATAII HDD Geforce GO 7900 GS 256MB (525/1200/1.24V) Desktop EMachines T3256 AMD Athlon XP 3200+ 1GB 400MHZ DDR RAM Nforce 2 IGP Chipset 256MB ATI Radion x850Pro 8x AGP 160GB WD HDD x2

08-10-2006, 08:50 PM	#50
Inspiron9100 The Dell Kid Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 873 Credits: 495	Well motherboard fixed this problem... FOR A MONTH. And now it's back... Starting to hate this Dell. __________________ Current: Inspiron 700M: 1.8 Ghz - 768MB RAM - 80 GB HD - Atheros CM-9 A/B/G - XP Pro Previous: Inspiron 9400 - SOLD Previous: Inspiron 9100 - SOLD

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07-21-2006, 03:59 PM	#49
maxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 Credits: -350	Ya, Keep us informed. I have the same problem with my 1 week old maxxed M1710 and BF2. Damn crackling driving me nuts.

08-10-2006, 10:30 PM	#52
cpc197c Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 24 Credits: -324	Install the Creative Audigy Software. That fixes the problem in BF2, not sure in WoW though. WoW works fine on my lappy either way, but it's worth a shot. __________________ Lappy Dell Inspiron E1705 Core Duo T2400 (1.83GHZ, 667MHZ FSB) 2GB 667MHZ Dual Channel DDR2 RAM 60GB 7200 RPM SATAII HDD Geforce GO 7900 GS 256MB (525/1200/1.24V) Desktop EMachines T3256 AMD Athlon XP 3200+ 1GB 400MHZ DDR RAM Nforce 2 IGP Chipset 256MB ATI Radion x850Pro 8x AGP 160GB WD HDD x2

08-11-2006, 06:35 PM	#53
Inspiron9100 The Dell Kid Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 873 Credits: 495	Thanks guys... Doesn't only happen in WoW, happens in CS also Also stutters every 2 seconds while playing games Thanks everyone! __________________ Current: Inspiron 700M: 1.8 Ghz - 768MB RAM - 80 GB HD - Atheros CM-9 A/B/G - XP Pro Previous: Inspiron 9400 - SOLD Previous: Inspiron 9100 - SOLD

08-11-2006, 08:57 PM	#54
jenny9580 :o Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 136 Credits: 68	I'd be more inclined to blame Blizzard, honestly. They muck something up with every patch - I noticed my framerates have gone down the tubes since Naxx came out. Do you run anything like TS or Vent while playing? With software-based sound (AC97, etc), programs like that can wreak havoc on both your graphics and your sound quality. I've never actually noticed sound issues in WoW because I generally keep it disabled. __________________ My Laptop Dell m1330, 8400M, 1.8GHz, 2x1024MB DDR2 667, WLED My Desktop Intel Q6600@3GHz, 8800GTS, 2x1024MB DDR2 800, Dell 2007WFP

08-11-2006, 09:08 PM	#55
Inspiron9100 The Dell Kid Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 873 Credits: 495	Nope, don't run anything else with WoW or CS, and I get the crackling sound when I play either I was a Dell fan for years, it's a shame something like this is going to change that forever. __________________ Current: Inspiron 700M: 1.8 Ghz - 768MB RAM - 80 GB HD - Atheros CM-9 A/B/G - XP Pro Previous: Inspiron 9400 - SOLD Previous: Inspiron 9100 - SOLD

08-11-2006, 09:43 PM	#57
jenny9580 :o Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 136 Credits: 68	Hrm.. what's in your processes list when you're playing WoW? Does it do the same thing when not in a 3D app (Winamp, Media Player)? Have you tried older/newer/different versions of sound driver/codec? Someone may have already asked, but what version of DirectX are you running? I'm trying to think of anything that can mess with sound. __________________ My Laptop Dell m1330, 8400M, 1.8GHz, 2x1024MB DDR2 667, WLED My Desktop Intel Q6600@3GHz, 8800GTS, 2x1024MB DDR2 800, Dell 2007WFP

08-11-2006, 10:01 PM	#58
mlexxus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7 Credits: -347	i had the same problem after i did a fresh format of my laptop. i installed both the high def and creative drivers and had the crackling. what i did to solve my problem is i ran dxdiag and in the audio tab i disabled the hardware acceleration. ever since no crackling in any game. give it a try, i didnt even notice a diff in sound and game performance. let me know if it helps

08-18-2006, 06:16 PM	#59
maxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 Credits: -350	After buying and installing the Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced MB, the cracking went away on BF2. Theres no cracking in Oblivion either, although there never was in Oblivion.

08-18-2006, 07:28 PM	#60
Klover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 235 Reviews: 1 Credits: -260	My experience. M1710 with Audigy = no crackling. E1704 without Audigy = crackling. __________________ 9400 - T2250, 1GB 533, 7900GS, WUXGA $1472CDN

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