X-FI problem thread

[Dick Blonov]

After realizing I was about to hijack this thread, I tought I'd start a thread for people that have problems with their X-FI cards (crackling, etc). I searched the forums to avoid double posting, but if I missed an existing thread on the subject, please delete my post.



I you experience that problem, please post your system specs (mobo, video card, etc). If you have fixed your problem, please post your solution.

Here's a link with some information on what Creative suspects is the problem.

I was considering buying an X-FI, so this is not a totally altruistic gesture on my part


DB

[B. Clawhammer]

asus a8n 32sli delux
2x evga 7800gt
2GB KVR
200 seagate HDD
x-fi platinum SC

When I turn off SLI, the crackling stops. In fact, since the last set of drivers from Creative, w/SLI turned on, it stopped. However, since I started playing 2142, it started up again.

[Black_V!per]

Dell Dem 8250
512MB RDRAM (Dual Channel)
Geforce 6800 AGP
80GB Seagate
2x 40GB Maxtor
X-Fi Platinum SC

I get crackling most of the time, mainly when things are working real hard in the background. I think it has to deal with Dual Channel.

[asch]

I just purchased a X-Fi music but have not received all my parts yet for the new machine. When I heard about the crackling noise I searched online. I did find this post that does talk about various ways to fix the problem.