Microsoft High Definition Driver vs Realtek high definition audio driv  


  1. Posts : 17
    Window 7 Ultimate
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    Microsoft High Definition Driver vs Realtek high definition audio driv


    Microsoft High Definition Driver vs Realtek high definition audio driver?
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  2. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
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    Care to explain what you actually want to know?
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  3. Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    Depends on whether you want basically functionality (Microsoft HD driver), or take full advantage of whatever features the sound card has (the actual driver for the sound card, whether Realtek or any other).
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  4. Posts : 17
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    stormy13 said:
    Depends on whether you want basically functionality (Microsoft HD driver), or take full advantage of whatever features the sound card has (the actual driver for the sound card, whether Realtek or any other).
    This is helpful. So the Microsoft is just basic.
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  5. Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    Correct. If you have a good look through the Audio forum there are lots of threads where people have had problems getting even just 5.1 sound when using the default Microsoft HD driver that was solved as soon as the actual driver for the card was installed.
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
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    Is this thread still on? Or can we add a few more... because I find a situation in which I blv this thread should've solved the issue.
    Please respond if anybody spoken here is onboard.
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  7. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    My vote goes to the ms driver! Comes with Windows, enough functionality, solid stable (no games ever complained for me, e.g.). Vs. Realtek's 300+ MB install, extra background processes, etc. - but more functionality if like or really want that stuff (equalizer, effects, etc.).
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