GoodNews101
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I have an M-Audio Revolution 5.1 sound card in my brand new build. I was fortunate to find a set of brand new Logitech Z-640 5.1 computer speakers in the box for less than $50 (hey, I only game) and I was able to set them up last night. All jacks are where they need to be.
Well, as soon as the PC booted up I tried the sound and I was getting pops and clicks and some hiss. I went to Logitech's website and read carefully under their causes and solutions for this particualr set.
It appears that the issue lies squarly with the sound card; it has the latest as well as the last driver M-Audio provides for this card. But to make doubly sure I plugged the woofer into a totally different wall socket this morning and I got the same thing, so I don't think it is a grounding issue though I still may go ahead and purchase a three-prong plug.
1. To see if I could get any sound I loaded Red Alert 2 and the sound worked fine; I couldn't hear distortion -- until the game finished playing.
2. But if I go online I can even hear my mouse's wheel roll as if it is squeaking (absolutely no pun intended!). I kid you not!
3. If the sound is left on it sounds like it is either picking up fans or the harddrive rotating, i.e. electrical impulses but everything is grounded; I made sure twice. That is why I switched outlets but the same issues occur which leads me to agree with Logitech that it lies squarly with the soundcard.
4. As I said, all jacks are secure and I checked the wiring which is solid; no loose connections.
5. I even uninstalled the software, reset the card, reinstalled the software/driver and... I get the same thing.
I know many people who have this card and they love the quality using it for gaming, music, music recording, and home theater use. So I know it is a good card.
Anyone have these issues with their sound card? Any ideas how to correct these issues? Thanks in advance.
Well, as soon as the PC booted up I tried the sound and I was getting pops and clicks and some hiss. I went to Logitech's website and read carefully under their causes and solutions for this particualr set.
It appears that the issue lies squarly with the sound card; it has the latest as well as the last driver M-Audio provides for this card. But to make doubly sure I plugged the woofer into a totally different wall socket this morning and I got the same thing, so I don't think it is a grounding issue though I still may go ahead and purchase a three-prong plug.
1. To see if I could get any sound I loaded Red Alert 2 and the sound worked fine; I couldn't hear distortion -- until the game finished playing.
2. But if I go online I can even hear my mouse's wheel roll as if it is squeaking (absolutely no pun intended!). I kid you not!
3. If the sound is left on it sounds like it is either picking up fans or the harddrive rotating, i.e. electrical impulses but everything is grounded; I made sure twice. That is why I switched outlets but the same issues occur which leads me to agree with Logitech that it lies squarly with the soundcard.
4. As I said, all jacks are secure and I checked the wiring which is solid; no loose connections.
5. I even uninstalled the software, reset the card, reinstalled the software/driver and... I get the same thing.
I know many people who have this card and they love the quality using it for gaming, music, music recording, and home theater use. So I know it is a good card.
Anyone have these issues with their sound card? Any ideas how to correct these issues? Thanks in advance.