Xfi Audio

KELTICKNIGHT · 4 Jan 2007 at 08:43

will know in few days when it arrives,fingers crossed that it works ok

KELTICKNIGHT · 4 Jan 2007 at 09:59

ok
ordered the fatal1y version without front panel
more better report about than version
wasnt getting music version as already had that in another system and wouldnt boot,was the card as did same in friends system
might be early music version as some report early versions where hit or miss to work
thanks for all imput

mrk · 4 Jan 2007 at 10:33

not sure what you just said but cool!

KELTICKNIGHT · 4 Jan 2007 at 10:55

mrk said:
not sure what you just said but cool!

ordered the fatal1y version as only 30 euros difference between that and the xtreme gamer version
other bit was ,i had a music version 4 months ago and wouldnt let my other system boot,tryed it on another system my friend had and wouldnt boot
some music version in earlier release im told wher hit and miss if they work or not,so would not get music version this time
will have in few days nad let you know
cheers for help

KELTICKNIGHT · 4 Jan 2007 at 12:26

X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty Professional
will be here tomorrow

TomL · 4 Jan 2007 at 13:16

I'm using an X-FI Gamer and I'm getting subtle yet noticeable pops and squeaks in BF2 - not entirely sure if it's happening outside the game can't really notice it with music or anything, but it can get annoying in BF2

KELTICKNIGHT · 4 Jan 2007 at 13:52

which version do you have
xtreme x-fi gamer or fatal1y x-fi gamer pro

TomL · 4 Jan 2007 at 14:44

xtreme, was really impressed with it initially - sound quality compared to my old soundblaster was simply staggering, now not so impressed.

Cuchulain · 4 Jan 2007 at 14:46

TomL said:
I'm using an X-FI Gamer and I'm getting subtle yet noticeable pops and squeaks in BF2 - not entirely sure if it's happening outside the game can't really notice it with music or anything, but it can get annoying in BF2

There's a HUGE thread (in fact, a lot of threads) about it on Creatives site. Since installing the latest drivers I've not experienced the problem, used to happen all the time using the drivers from the CD though.

TomL · 4 Jan 2007 at 17:27

Cuchulain said:
There's a HUGE thread (in fact, a lot of threads) about it on Creatives site. Since installing the latest drivers I've not experienced the problem, used to happen all the time using the drivers from the CD though.

I've been reading their forums now, pretty depressing tbh

eracer2006 · 5 Jan 2007 at 10:40

dheyworth1981 said:
Occasionally when the computer is booted up, it forgets the x-fi is there, detects a multimedia card but cant install it

A reboot fixes that, but thats just me wanting to run both at same time. If you disable the onboard its fine.

Its hard to explain the differences. Ive got a Creative 5.1 kit, quite old, and the sounds are just clearer and thats just playing music etc. My speakers arent setup for full surround sound yet so Ive not tested the games, but i can still hear the clarity difference

Quick note, dont get the latest drivers...it forces the centre speaker through the sub for some reason

why would you want to use both at once ? use the x-fi for 4.1........

pegasus1 · 5 Jan 2007 at 13:54

TomL said:
I've been reading their forums now, pretty depressing tbh

Instaled my XFI extreme music after completely removing my Audigy 2ZS (including checking the registry) and using the latest Creative drivers (from the website) and hokked up a set of Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers and loaded Quake4 with Open AL and all settings (graphical+Audio) to max at 1600x1200 4xAA/16xAF and its AMAZING.
No cracks, pops or anomolies.

TomL · 5 Jan 2007 at 17:58

pegasus1 said:
Instaled my XFI extreme music after completely removing my Audigy 2ZS (including checking the registry) and using the latest Creative drivers (from the website) and hokked up a set of Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers and loaded Quake4 with Open AL and all settings (graphical+Audio) to max at 1600x1200 4xAA/16xAF and its AMAZING.
No cracks, pops or anomolies.

Mine was fine to begin with, dunno wtf's happened.