I dont know my integrated sound..

JooK · 02-16-2006, 05:02 AM

I want to try and play the new game "TimeShift", but I get around 2 fps unless I look behind me. Before I continue:

AMD Athlon 64 3200+
1024 PC3200
160gb HD
e-Geforce 6800 128mb 8x

So, I know I can play it. From reading their faq, I need to update my sound drivers. I kind of agree, since I havn't touched my sound drivers for a while. The problem is, I have these defult sound drivers that don't seem to be cutting it. Realtek AC97? I have no clue what that is, but I know that my Win98 computer had it..

I can't seem to find any info about my mobo, besides the fact that its made by Asus (I think, lol). When I go to their site, i can't even find the mobo I THINK it is. I've opened up my case, and I found a lot of numbers, but generally none of them seem to actually relate to the mobo besides K8S-LA. From what I've seen, they just have K8S-MX on their site.
So, is there any way to find out 100% what my motherboard is?
Is there anyway to find out 100% what my integrated sound is?
Would knowing my mobo even matter when it comes to the sound drivers I need?

OvenMaster · 02-16-2006, 05:15 AM

You've gotta hit up the Realtek site for sound driver updates like I had to

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&Software=True
Realtek AC97 is what the integrated sound chip is called. I have the same thing.
Try that link. You're sure to find what you have there.
Tom

Blue · 02-16-2006, 07:41 AM

You are updating your sound drivers because of your slow FPS? I have the demo installed on my PC and I must say it plays fairly slow and laggy with my card (in sig) and it's a bit better then what you are running. My drivers for sound and Video are both up to date but the card is just not handling it too well.

JooK · 02-16-2006, 11:40 PM

From what I've read, there seems to get a really bad bug with the sound. During some areas were certain sounds are activated, the fps drops like 40-50. Atari is currently trying to get a get a fix on this.

Even then, this game seems kinda dumb. The time shift thing is pretty lame. I'd rather have matrix / Max Payne style shooter than a freakin suit that lets me freeze or slow time besides me. Makes it wayy to easy.

02-16-2006, 05:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
JooK Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 73	I dont know my integrated sound.. I want to try and play the new game "TimeShift", but I get around 2 fps unless I look behind me. Before I continue: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 1024 PC3200 160gb HD e-Geforce 6800 128mb 8x So, I know I can play it. From reading their faq, I need to update my sound drivers. I kind of agree, since I havn't touched my sound drivers for a while. The problem is, I have these defult sound drivers that don't seem to be cutting it. Realtek AC97? I have no clue what that is, but I know that my Win98 computer had it.. I can't seem to find any info about my mobo, besides the fact that its made by Asus (I think, lol). When I go to their site, i can't even find the mobo I THINK it is. I've opened up my case, and I found a lot of numbers, but generally none of them seem to actually relate to the mobo besides K8S-LA. From what I've seen, they just have K8S-MX on their site. So, is there any way to find out 100% what my motherboard is? Is there anyway to find out 100% what my integrated sound is? Would knowing my mobo even matter when it comes to the sound drivers I need?

02-16-2006, 05:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 1,982	You've gotta hit up the Realtek site for sound driver updates like I had to http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&Software=True Realtek AC97 is what the integrated sound chip is called. I have the same thing. Try that link. You're sure to find what you have there. Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

02-16-2006, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blue VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Ontario Age: 35 Posts: 3,555	You are updating your sound drivers because of your slow FPS? I have the demo installed on my PC and I must say it plays fairly slow and laggy with my card (in sig) and it's a bit better then what you are running. My drivers for sound and Video are both up to date but the card is just not handling it too well. __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

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02-16-2006, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
JooK Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 73	From what I've read, there seems to get a really bad bug with the sound. During some areas were certain sounds are activated, the fps drops like 40-50. Atari is currently trying to get a get a fix on this. Even then, this game seems kinda dumb. The time shift thing is pretty lame. I'd rather have matrix / Max Payne style shooter than a freakin suit that lets me freeze or slow time besides me. Makes it wayy to easy.