Searching solutions for very low sound in "new" pc build

Ulissea · 25 Jan 2020 at 01:30

Previously, my mobo was an ASUS P8Z77-M, and i was using an ASUS Xonar DG sound card.

I got a "new" mobo, the ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS, but i can't use my Xonar because the PCI slot is blocked by the video card. So I'm using it's onboard card. U_U

Using the same headset, the Cooler Master MH751, the sound volume it's very low compared to before.

I configured all the volume controls that I know at 100%.

I can't decide what to do, because searching for opinions over the internet, most ppl say that o good external dac/amp would be miles better than any offboard card. And others say that offboard cards are better for gaming.

My focus is gaming btw...

Ulissea · 25 Jan 2020 at 03:13

tamzzy said:
not sure if asus has the same realtek dashboard as gigabyte...
set the headphone power to level 3 - basically a pseudo-amp

Unfortunately, I did not found any option or software like that for my Mobo. But thanks for the tip anyway.

Ulissea · 25 Jan 2020 at 13:06

tamzzy said:
did you install the realtek driver from asus or just used the basic windows driver?

https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/PRIME-B350-PLUS/HelpDesk_Download/

Yes. I did.
After some search I found the Realtek software on Windows 10. But if fails to detect my headphone. It's being show as a Speaker. When I try to manually change to "Headphone", it shows a notification saying it's not a supported type.

Ulissea · 25 Jan 2020 at 22:05

tamzzy said:
it shouldn't matter i don't think... mine are connected to speakers but it still allows me to boost the audio with the pseudo-amp
sorry can't be of more help

No problem. Thanks for trying to help.

Ulissea · 25 Jan 2020 at 22:07

Mcnumpty2323 said:
You looked in
Asus sonic studio?
Can't remember which setting in
There made a big difference on my
Last Asus board though

I think this software works only on specific supported mobos. Can't find any reference to my board.