Sound not working at all after clean install of Windows 7

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  1. Posts : 45
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       #81

    Yeah I ran it for a while then installed the Nvidia drivers.
    I'll roll it back to when I first installed it, and contact you with the teamviewer details later on, if you're available that is
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  2.    #82

    I suspect a bad sound chip on your mobo. You can install a sound card as a remedy.
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       #83

    I have an old computer I could use, but I think it's integrated too
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       #84

    I considered suggesting an audio card and that's part of why i asked about "hardware changes ability" in post #71.

    With what was said in post #52, i'm not sure if it's a software conflict, hardware issue, or...
    You know, I'm seeing instances of people saying the Nvidia HD Audio causes conflicts with Realtek audio causing a no audio issue.
    So, you can buy an audio card, install and try it, or remove the Nvidia GPU to make sure there is no conflict.
    I'm more of a hardware guy, but i would test everything possible before buying new hardware....

    If it is a conflict, buying an audio card with a Realtek chip may have the same problem...
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       #85

    I don't know if there's a conflict or anything like that, I'm not good with this stuff, all I know is my sound was working one day, and wasn't working the next
    I can change hardware though, if the need be.
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       #86

    I don't know if there is a conflict either, and i don't think anyone knows for sure.

    As it worked one day and not the next, and a re-install doesn't help, MY GUESS is the onboard audio died.
    BUT, i would test to make sure there is no conflict before buying more hardware.

    YOUR choice

    • remove the Nvidia GPU and use built in video to eliminate a possible audio conflict...
    • buy an audio card, and see what happens.

    Either way it is a hardware change, and removing the GPU can be tested NOW, before buying more hardware.
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       #87

    How much would an audio card be?
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       #88

    At Newegg internal cards range from $10 to $250 :)
    If you do need a card, i think you could find something for < $50.

    Newegg.com - Sound Cards, Sound Blaster Cards, Creative Sound Cards
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       #89

    Just, any that will make my sound work
    Would a $10 one do?
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       #90

    If I were to buy one, would a card like this be good for Turtle Beach's, do you know?

    Asus Xonar DG 5.1 Surround SoundCard | Ebuyer.com
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