Is Onboard still this bad?

HamZilla · 31 Jan 2008 at 16:11

I have recently changed my mobo from NF7-S to IP35 with realtek HD.

I have muted the unused incoming channels (mic, aux) yet I get a constant humming in the headphones. When I move the mouse the hum moves along with it. I'm using the latest realtek drivers.

Hxc · 3 Feb 2008 at 14:59

I get the same in headphone mode as the phones are being amped, whereas running in speaker mode you get none but a flat sound.

Just bought a USB DAC/AMP for my headphones to sort it.

Greenlizard0 · 3 Feb 2008 at 17:32

Yeap got a headphone amp here too.

HamZilla · 4 Feb 2008 at 14:52

A headphone amp sounds good, but won't it highlight the limitations of onboard even more?

Indy500 · 4 Feb 2008 at 14:56

USB sound devices are much less prone to EMI than PCI or onboard audio.

Rebelius · 4 Feb 2008 at 15:47

I get little noises when I move my mouse when I use my Razer headset. And that's with output set as 5.1speakers on an X-Fi. I don't really care though, because it's only noticeable when everything else is silent, and if that's the case, why bother having them on at all.

Hxc · 4 Feb 2008 at 16:53

HamZilla said:
A headphone amp sounds good, but won't it highlight the limitations of onboard even more?

USB DAC/AMP will not

HamZilla · 5 Feb 2008 at 15:23

I did a google for usb amps but got nowhere other than overpriced russ allen.

Can you suggest any?

Hxc · 5 Feb 2008 at 15:58

HeadRoom Total Bithead is about the cheapest decent one you can buy new. Will cost about £100 to get it over here.

I just picked up a home made one by the rather special MisterX for £75 shipped.

HamZilla · 8 Feb 2008 at 15:01

Cheers Hxc, that looks great, can use it with my D2 also.

Looks like I will need to save up for it though.