Vista - Crysis Loud Thumping sound...

**AstaLaVista** · 07-25-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by fadedrs

have you tried to update the game with the patches for it.

i had to do that to even get my copy to LOAD!!!

Yes, it was the first thing I tried hoping to get a fix for it.

Quote: Originally Posted by stoneys-nutz

Hello AstaLaVista,
Have you updated the Logitech drivers ?.

My friend does not have a Logitech mouse, but suffice to say, I have already been in the control panel for the mouse & sound card to no avail.

Quote: Originally Posted by stoneys-nutz

Also, is there a small icon for the sound card/speakers in the task bar ?, if there is try properties in that.
It's been a while since I've seen an XP desktop so this may not apply, but worth a look.
Good luck.

Yes, I also did that... He does have a 5.1 sorround system and the card seems to pump the sound extremely well everywhere else, except for this game. His Santa Cruz card is old and there is no newer driver than 2003 or 2004 so I am thinking the card is the culprit but it pains me to tell him to upgrade to a new one just because of 1 game that had tons of issues when it first came out (and even after many patches).

**MDA400** · 07-25-2009

There arent really any vast sound properties for XP as in Vista. the only ones that are extensive that i know of is that you can change the hardware acceleration and speaker config.

you could try messing with the hardware acceleration as it shouldnt really sound different unless you put it fully to low. but yeah, if its something from 2004 or older, then 5 years after is a good upgrade.

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**fadedrs** · 07-26-2009

not sure if this will help or not but here is a link for tweaking crysis.

TweakGuides.com - Crysis Tweak Guide

**stoneys-nutz** · 07-26-2009

Remove the sound card and try it with just the onboard sound.

**AstaLaVista** · 07-26-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by MDA400

There arent really any vast sound properties for XP as in Vista. the only ones that are extensive that i know of is that you can change the hardware acceleration and speaker config.

you could try messing with the hardware acceleration as it shouldnt really sound different unless you put it fully to low. but yeah, if its something from 2004 or older, then 5 years after is a good upgrade.

Yeah, that's what I told the guy but again, he is more into music than gaming so is not worth it.

Quote: Originally Posted by fadedrs

not sure if this will help or not but here is a link for tweaking crysis.

TweakGuides.com - Crysis Tweak Guide

I'll check it out... thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by stoneys-nutz

Remove the sound card and try it with just the onboard sound.

Oh, I know it will work, that was my old rig and I played Crysis and Warhead w/o a glitch. The thing is that he insisted on installing that card because it sounded so much better with the sorround system, which, I do have to agree it does.

He is not that worried about it, it is me more than anything else because, well... I can't back away from a challenge so easy.

07-25-2009	#11 (permalink)
AstaLaVista Vista x64 + Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate) 1,213 posts	Re: Crysis Loud Thumping sound... Quote: Originally Posted by fadedrs have you tried to update the game with the patches for it. i had to do that to even get my copy to LOAD!!! Yes, it was the first thing I tried hoping to get a fix for it. Quote: Originally Posted by stoneys-nutz Hello AstaLaVista, Have you updated the Logitech drivers ?. My friend does not have a Logitech mouse, but suffice to say, I have already been in the control panel for the mouse & sound card to no avail. Quote: Originally Posted by stoneys-nutz Also, is there a small icon for the sound card/speakers in the task bar ?, if there is try properties in that. It's been a while since I've seen an XP desktop so this may not apply, but worth a look. Good luck. Yes, I also did that... He does have a 5.1 sorround system and the card seems to pump the sound extremely well everywhere else, except for this game. His Santa Cruz card is old and there is no newer driver than 2003 or 2004 so I am thinking the card is the culprit but it pains me to tell him to upgrade to a new one just because of 1 game that had tons of issues when it first came out (and even after many patches).
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07-25-2009	#12 (permalink)
MDA400 Vista Home Premium x64 SP2 144 posts	Re: Crysis Loud Thumping sound... There arent really any vast sound properties for XP as in Vista. the only ones that are extensive that i know of is that you can change the hardware acceleration and speaker config. you could try messing with the hardware acceleration as it shouldnt really sound different unless you put it fully to low. but yeah, if its something from 2004 or older, then 5 years after is a good upgrade. ..............................................(You) ...<>* .....................<><> ............... <><><> ...<><><><> .....................<>MDA400<> ............(Me) <><><><> *.....................<><><> ................** ...<><>* ..<> Last edited by MDA400; 07-25-2009 at 11:28 PM..
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07-26-2009	#13 (permalink)
fadedrs Vista Ultimate X64, Windows 7 X64, XP Pro X64, Vista Home Premium X86 695 posts	Re: Crysis Loud Thumping sound... not sure if this will help or not but here is a link for tweaking crysis. TweakGuides.com - Crysis Tweak Guide
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07-26-2009	#14 (permalink)
stoneys-nutz Vista Ultimate x64, SP2 1,510 posts	Re: Crysis Loud Thumping sound... Remove the sound card and try it with just the onboard sound.
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07-26-2009	#15 (permalink)
AstaLaVista Vista x64 + Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate) 1,213 posts	Re: Crysis Loud Thumping sound... Quote: Originally Posted by MDA400 There arent really any vast sound properties for XP as in Vista. the only ones that are extensive that i know of is that you can change the hardware acceleration and speaker config. you could try messing with the hardware acceleration as it shouldnt really sound different unless you put it fully to low. but yeah, if its something from 2004 or older, then 5 years after is a good upgrade. Yeah, that's what I told the guy but again, he is more into music than gaming so is not worth it. Quote: Originally Posted by fadedrs not sure if this will help or not but here is a link for tweaking crysis. TweakGuides.com - Crysis Tweak Guide I'll check it out... thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by stoneys-nutz Remove the sound card and try it with just the onboard sound. Oh, I know it will work, that was my old rig and I played Crysis and Warhead w/o a glitch. The thing is that he insisted on installing that card because it sounded so much better with the sorround system, which, I do have to agree it does. He is not that worried about it, it is me more than anything else because, well... I can't back away from a challenge so easy.
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