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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: delta_7890 on July 08, 2006, 05:09:03 pm

Title: Weird sound problem.
Post by: delta_7890 on July 08, 2006, 05:09:03 pm

Think this might be a sign that my sound card is beginning to die, but I'm not sure.

If I'm running a program that uses sound (winamp, a game, etc) and use it for a couple hours, it will suddenly and inexplainably crash.  It's a little frustrating, and the problem only surfaced today.  I haven't installed anything funky or been on any unusual websites, so I'm not sure what the deal is.

The card is a Sound Blaster Live! Audio E400.

Title: Re: Weird sound problem.
Post by: SadisticSid on July 10, 2006, 02:24:58 am

Is it getting unusually hot? I've never heard of a sound card overheating but you never know, especially if you have a video card fan blowing hot air next to it.

Title: Re: Weird sound problem.
Post by: Fury on July 10, 2006, 02:46:28 am

Could also simply be a software issue such as operating system problem, audio driver problem or a recently installed software causing the problem. When you're clueless and don't have any leads, the easiest and quickest way to confirm whether it is a software or hardware problem is to reinstall your operating system and format the partition while at it.