Doom 3 SOUND PROBLEM!

jones999 · 10-21-2004, 05:35 AM

right...basically ive recently bought doom 3..the game seems to run fine apart from one problem, the sound stutters. any help?
specs:
amd 1800 processor
xfx nvidia geforce 5900 card
512mb RAM
WIN XP

i dont have a 'proper' sound card installed on my motherboard but ive never had a problem running games before (half life/deus ex invisible war etc) my only thought is that doom 3 requires at least a 5:1 sound card to run the game effectively? any ideas?

systemerror · 10-21-2004, 05:43 AM

drivers? maybe get the newest ones for yer sound card. do u have on board sound?
maybe u have it set to surround sound in windows but not in game? i don't know maybe....

gimme some more info.......about yer setup

jones999 · 10-21-2004, 06:13 AM

im using 'sis 7012 sound drivers" drivers are up to date and all working ok. its set to surround sound in windows and also in the game. im running direct x9. anythin else??

Fycus · 10-21-2004, 06:32 AM

Try going to control panel, sounds and audio devices, audio, click on the advanced tab under sound playback, go to the performance tab, and move the top bar to the left until it is at "basic acceleration" This reduced stuttering for me when I play WMHD movies through Windows Media Player, and may fix your problem for Doom III. If that does not work, move the bar one more spot to the left, and give that a try. Other than that, it might be ur motherboard- so try updating your bios as a final effort.

systemerror · 10-21-2004, 06:41 AM

heres a list of audio hardware that may not fully support direct X:

YamahaÂ® OPL3 series

AD (Analog Devices)

Sound 2

Ensoniqâ„¢ (Gatewayâ„¢ 2000)

IBMâ„¢'s MWAVE

Compaq's ESS

though i doubt your using any of these, i thought i'd post em anyway...........

10-21-2004, 07:37 AM

turn down sound quality (probably fully enabled now) in the control panel under audio etc.

10-21-2004, 06:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fycus is on the 5th circle: Wrath & Sullenness Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 1,232 Hellbux: 16,494	Try going to control panel, sounds and audio devices, audio, click on the advanced tab under sound playback, go to the performance tab, and move the top bar to the left until it is at "basic acceleration" This reduced stuttering for me when I play WMHD movies through Windows Media Player, and may fix your problem for Doom III. If that does not work, move the bar one more spot to the left, and give that a try. Other than that, it might be ur motherboard- so try updating your bios as a final effort. __________________ OFFICIAL ACKBAR FAN CLUB MEMBER Gamertag: Choatsy

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10-21-2004, 05:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
jones999 is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Hellbux: 399	right...basically ive recently bought doom 3..the game seems to run fine apart from one problem, the sound stutters. any help? specs: amd 1800 processor xfx nvidia geforce 5900 card 512mb RAM WIN XP i dont have a 'proper' sound card installed on my motherboard but ive never had a problem running games before (half life/deus ex invisible war etc) my only thought is that doom 3 requires at least a 5:1 sound card to run the game effectively? any ideas?

10-21-2004, 05:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
systemerror is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 0 Hellbux: 4,857	drivers? maybe get the newest ones for yer sound card. do u have on board sound? maybe u have it set to surround sound in windows but not in game? i don't know maybe.... gimme some more info.......about yer setup

10-21-2004, 06:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
jones999 is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Hellbux: 399	im using 'sis 7012 sound drivers" drivers are up to date and all working ok. its set to surround sound in windows and also in the game. im running direct x9. anythin else??

10-21-2004, 06:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
systemerror is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 0 Hellbux: 4,857	heres a list of audio hardware that may not fully support direct X: YamahaÂ® OPL3 series AD (Analog Devices) Sound 2 Ensoniqâ„¢ (Gatewayâ„¢ 2000) IBMâ„¢'s MWAVE Compaq's ESS though i doubt your using any of these, i thought i'd post em anyway...........

10-21-2004, 07:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
mattyboy Posts: n/a Hellbux: 0 [Check]	turn down sound quality (probably fully enabled now) in the control panel under audio etc.