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Zeekyboogydoog!
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There is a thread posted about this over in the AIW Radeon forum (as this new update fixes a very annoying problem with dropped frames at the start of a capture), but since I haven't seen anything posted here, I figured I'd share it with the hardware forum people. Compaq is offering a 377 meg download which includes new drivers and updated software for SB Live!, 5.1, and Audigy users. Reports from 5.1 users is that the new software is a MAJOR improvement in overall sound quality. I have yet to test it out on my system. The software is for WINDOWS XP AND 2000 ONLY. You can read more about it, the applications included, and the relesase notes over at Warp2Search. http://www.warp2search.net/article.p...thread&order=0 Here is a direct link to the download: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp2...00/SP20920.exe Note: If the installer tells you it can't find a SoundBlaster product, delete the CToem.cfg file in the directory where setup is located. - Me Edit: Warp2Search listed this as XP only software, but it is, in fact, compatible with Win2k, so I changed my post to reflect that. Last edited by brc64 : May 28, 2002 at 07:35 PM. |
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Sir Noobington
Join Date: Oct 2001
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this only for Compaq computer owners?
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Zeekyboogydoog!
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Nope. It works fine if you don't have a Compaq. I was unsure as well, but I was told that it would be fine and it was. So far the only thing I've really noticed (aside from some new/updated applications) is that my sounds seem better balanced. I can listen to MP3s at a decent volume and now have every other sound (such as AIM noises) blaring loud now. I haven't noticed a huge difference in sound quality, but I don't have surround sound speakers and my ears aren't really that sensative anyway. I'm sure I would notice a difference in a side-by-side comparisson.But to answer your question, no, you do not need to be a Compaq user to benefit from this upgrade. - Me |
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Super Moderator Monkey
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Sound quality for me is WAY BETTER. Everyone should definitely check this out. It's amazing.
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Radeon HD 4600
Join Date: Oct 2001
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I'll download this even if i'm on dial-up if it can solve my problems. |
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Radeon HD 4600
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Quezon City, Philippines
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SB PCI512 also uses the emu10k1 chip of live series, although liveware is not supported, what do you think guys? should i download it? |
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The Ultimate Answer...
Join Date: Oct 2001
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WOW GEE WIZ! Only a 377 meg download to get my over price sound card to sound like it was supposed to? What a deal. (yes I know my sig says I have a Santa Cruz, I also have an audigy, in an anti-static bag, at the bottom of a stack of other outdated cards, in the bottom of a #2 pink RuberMead container, in the bottom drawr of my dresser). COMON... I have NEVER heard of such a huge download to upgrade some g0d d@amned drivers! Am I the only one who finds a 377meg driver upgrade absolutly stupidly flabergasting? edit: corrected download size Last edited by Soong : May 3, 2002 at 06:20 AM. |
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Java Beans
Join Date: Dec 2001
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I find it Ironic that it is Compaq who are making better drivers than Creative themselves ![]() ss1.
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The Chicken Noodle Soup
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Compaq just posted the drivers, they didn't make them. Well, anyway, I'm downloading right now off of a 56k modem. Started last night... STill 11 more hours to go... |
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Radeon HD 4870 X2
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Sooung: Have tryed it in a non VIA MoBo??? If so try that *if you can*. The drivers do work but how do I get the Creative Surround Mixer and Creative AudioHQ to install.
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Radeon HD 4870
Join Date: Jan 2002
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I am another one that would enjoy if someone with a high speed connexion could rip the driver for all us dialup ![]() |
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its not just drivers, its the whole creative package that was included on the audigy cd, just updated and with all different languages too... thats why its so big maybe someone can extract just the drivers so Sooung can be happy and dl something like 12mb instead of 377 |
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Radeon HD 4870 X2
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Find me something to upload them to and and I will. But I only UPLOAD at 15KB/s and im only going to upload them ONE TIME. ANYONE WITH A HTTP OF FTP???
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Radeon HD 4870
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In the all-in-wonder section, Grox brought the idea to rip them and convince cyborg to host them.... do you guys think it could be possible... Cyborg? guess i'll just download them ...i can't wait anymore Last edited by iron|ik : May 3, 2002 at 03:00 PM. |
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Zeekyboogydoog!
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I could easily rip the drivers folder, but I have no way of hosting it.. unless you want me to send through AIM.. 'cause that's about the best I can do. - Me |
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Bass sounds much tighter. Other than that my ears can't hear any more improvements, but there's probably more... ![]()
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Radeon HD 4870 X2
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I aced up the drivers to ONLY 4MB. www.winace.com v2.11 HOST??? anyone And no I do not zip *i hate winzip and zip files*
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Zeekyboogydoog!
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Though I agree, WinACE does the best job for compression (from what I've seen). I ACEd the entire DRIVERS folder (including all subfolders) for a grand total of 9.6 MB, as opposed to 12.1 MB for RAR and 13.2 MB for ZIP. I just don't have anywhere to put it.- Me |
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Join Date: Jan 2001
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well, i got them installed (since this morning) and they arent causing any problems... i cant tell any sound quality difference, but i can easly vouch for miester's claim that the bass sounds tighter... i like that... makes the music sound so much better ![]() |
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Radeon HD 4870 X2
Join Date: Feb 2001
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ZepBrian I hope your PC blows UP!!!
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Radeon HD 4870
Join Date: Jan 2002
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anyone tried them with soul reaver 2, do they fix sound latency some poeple have encountered with the live! and xp? brc64, check your pm Last edited by iron|ik : May 3, 2002 at 05:16 PM. |
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*utterly confused* what? why? ![]() |
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Radeon HD 4870 X2
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Hehe I was messing with you. *St Louis is only 15mins away* ![]()
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it just seemed so unwarented, i was so confused... ok, cool... but whats this whole st louis 15 minutes junk?!?! ![]() |
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Radeon HD 4870 X2
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RAMS FAN!!! ![]()
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ohhhhhhhhh, so thats why u hate me... cause my pats beat the piss out of your rams........ i understand now!!! ![]() |
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The Chicken Noodle Soup
Join Date: Feb 2002
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SH*t!!!!!!! I SPENT 2 F#CKING DAYS DOWNLOADING THIS PIECE OF sH*T AND IT WAS *******G CORRUPTED ONCE I RAN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WINRAR DIDN'T EVEN RECOGNIZE IT AS AN ARCHIVE........... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! DEATH TO ALL UNSTANDARD COMPRESSIONS!!!!!!!!! |
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ahh, im getting 300KBPS, 18 minutes to go.. gotta love cable.. ![]() hope this does help..
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and we did nothing, absolutely nothing Last edited by rayzian : May 4, 2002 at 08:17 AM. |
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brokestatus
Join Date: Apr 2002
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well ****, it's currupted..
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Can i change this?...oh..
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yes tahnk god for high speed internet!!
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