SigmaTel HD CODEC vs. default Microsoft HD Audio

[laguz1]

I previously had a stuttering issue on "only" music playback with my SigmaTel High Definition CODEC, but after rolling back my drivers to the default Microsoft tones, the audio stuttering disappeared.

Since I have never used Microsoft audio drivers, are they of the same quality as the SigmaTel's? My current version is:

6.1.7600.16385

Any issues with keeping this default Microsoft HD Audio driver?

 

[ashton]

Yes I get lag during online game play COD when there is specific sounds that cause it. Dont know how to fix it.

 

[ashton]

The issue is related to COD1 and will only be fixed by someone in the community because Activision, Sigmatel and Microsoft can care less about it.

Cross your fingers and use Vista or XP for now.