So, a few months ago, I got a A/V Receiver, and started using my GPU for HDMI Audio. It was simpler, and on the whole, sounded better. But my A/V Receiver doesn't have a headphone / mic jack I can use, plus, Virtual is nothing on the CSSM3D or whatever.
I want to use my Headset for some MP games where a Mic is better suited and Headphones as well, because, well, my actual surround speakers are pretty loud...if I had a Desktop Mic, it just would be hard to understand me. Plus, I might stream at some point.
So I decided to install my trusty, dusty sound card!
Of course, I now have GTX670 SLI...alas, little room for my poor Creative X-Fi Titanium Professional. My CPU cooler, a NH-D14 is covering the one PCI-E x4 slot I could possibly use.
So I did what I can imagine, alot of you other techies are cringing at, I pushed my CPU cooler up slightly, allowing my sound card to slink in and make a incredibly tight fit. I believe the CPU cooler may even be pushing against the card and this may be the issue.
For starters, the little "X-FI" light that usually lights up is incredibly dim. If I move my comp around enough it even goes out. Hmm. But it was on, so I was happy, installed the driver software, Windows recognizes it, detects no problems.
Everything appears A-OK.
The first time, I plugged my headset in the Front Panel, I got some odd popping noise, so I fiddled with the card abit until it seemed more secure. Turned it back on, yadda yadda yadda...no popping noise.
However, my computer detects plugging in the headset, and detects plugging in the microphone, I checked, multiple times.
But I get no audio, nor does the bar go up for mic. So I decided I might've plugged the FP Connector in wrong, so I tried the rear panel. Same issue. If I fiddle with the volume control on my headset(PC350), I hear some noise, but only while moving the button up and down.
Curious to me, to make sure I disabled my NVIDIA HD Audio, didn't seem to do anything.
As for power, I believe I'm fine, 850w PSU. My power meter is guaging I'm drawing a little less than 600w.
I can't figure the issue here, unless it's just simple impossible with my CPU's cooler pushing against it. I realize it's stupid to even do as I've done, but it was the only spot I could put it. I have the mobo located here:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?model=fatal1ty p67 professional
I am going to try to play with the card some more. It was working when I took it out months ago, and hasn't received any damage as far as I can tell.
Also, I think if someone was truly wrong with the way I have it in the slot, it might not even boot...but who knows.
Thanks for any help offered.
I want to use my Headset for some MP games where a Mic is better suited and Headphones as well, because, well, my actual surround speakers are pretty loud...if I had a Desktop Mic, it just would be hard to understand me. Plus, I might stream at some point.
So I decided to install my trusty, dusty sound card!
Of course, I now have GTX670 SLI...alas, little room for my poor Creative X-Fi Titanium Professional. My CPU cooler, a NH-D14 is covering the one PCI-E x4 slot I could possibly use.
So I did what I can imagine, alot of you other techies are cringing at, I pushed my CPU cooler up slightly, allowing my sound card to slink in and make a incredibly tight fit. I believe the CPU cooler may even be pushing against the card and this may be the issue.
For starters, the little "X-FI" light that usually lights up is incredibly dim. If I move my comp around enough it even goes out. Hmm. But it was on, so I was happy, installed the driver software, Windows recognizes it, detects no problems.
Everything appears A-OK.
The first time, I plugged my headset in the Front Panel, I got some odd popping noise, so I fiddled with the card abit until it seemed more secure. Turned it back on, yadda yadda yadda...no popping noise.
However, my computer detects plugging in the headset, and detects plugging in the microphone, I checked, multiple times.
But I get no audio, nor does the bar go up for mic. So I decided I might've plugged the FP Connector in wrong, so I tried the rear panel. Same issue. If I fiddle with the volume control on my headset(PC350), I hear some noise, but only while moving the button up and down.
Curious to me, to make sure I disabled my NVIDIA HD Audio, didn't seem to do anything.
As for power, I believe I'm fine, 850w PSU. My power meter is guaging I'm drawing a little less than 600w.
I can't figure the issue here, unless it's just simple impossible with my CPU's cooler pushing against it. I realize it's stupid to even do as I've done, but it was the only spot I could put it. I have the mobo located here:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?model=fatal1ty p67 professional
I am going to try to play with the card some more. It was working when I took it out months ago, and hasn't received any damage as far as I can tell.
Also, I think if someone was truly wrong with the way I have it in the slot, it might not even boot...but who knows.
Thanks for any help offered.
