Yesterday when I tried to boot up my PC, the computer would not boot, it would go to the windows loading screen then reboot. So my first thought was that the motherboard was shot so I called ASUS tech support and, they said before I send the motherboard in to remove parts one at a time to see if they we're causing the problem, and sure enough it was the sound card. I have to theories that either my Sound Card is shot or My PSU can't handle my equipment (I have been pushing it).
My Specs are as Followed:
Asus P5VD1 - X,
Pentium 4 3.2 ghz,
Seagate 160gb HD 7200 rpm,
1.5 GB Corsair Ram,
ATI 1600 pro Video Card 512mb,
420w PSU (Aspire),
Sony DVD- RW,
and the Sound Card is a Creative Sound Blaster 5.1 surround sound not sure the model but its about 3 years old.
2006-12-30 06:04:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes I have had it in before, and I am currently using the onboard sound but its terrible.
2006-12-30 06:29:19 · update #1
Unless your PSU is faulty, 420w looks like enough to power what you have. Maybe the drivers for the sound card are bad and causing a boot failure?
If you remove the device and drivers, does the system work fine? If so, try obtaining a new set of drivers from Creative and reinstall. If it fails again, toss it and get a new sound card.
2006-12-30 06:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is surprising sometimes what can happen.
I had a soundblaster Audigy 2 that was causing wierd problems.
which is probably teh same card you have.
Im using onboard audio right now as well which of course wont do the nice dolby surround like the card.. kinda torn im not sure if I want to go with an audigy 2 platinum zs or an audigy pro 4... both more money than the old card was.
I have also seen some Asus mboards have some quirky problems.. but then so does this MSI one I have ( heat issues )
Sometimes it seems that certain part combinations have problems.
Try out the sound card on a friends pc. see if the problem duplicates.
As another mentioned 420 watts is probably ok for what you have and I would be skeptical it was that the psupply cant handle it.
2006-12-30 06:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by sociald 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certainly, a generic sound card is effective in ninety 9% of the situations, a ingenious sound card might supply you a 'reasonable' part in the experience that your gaming. Btw extreme audio is merely as good. I additionally comprehend Asus makes some good soundcards too. Coolermaster and Corsair are the two effective, you would be wanting around 800watts of potential with those specs. merely bear in mind a lot of human beings propose which you placed money right into a good-high quality potential furnish because of the fact it could make extremely some difference in how long the laptop lasts.
2016-11-25 01:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the sound problems occur intermittently, there could be a interrupt conflict problem. Uninstall the audio and sound drivers and restart the computer. The computer will automatically reinstall the required drivers and the problem will be resolved. For more information you can check the following site: http://fixit.in/sound.html I find the information givenin the site is more useful
2006-12-30 16:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gotta be the card then! Your mobo has onboard audio! Remove the soundblaster and drivers, reinstall or enable the onboard audio! Did the card work before on this PC or did you just install it?
2006-12-30 06:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋