Intel D975XBX (Bad Axe) - Page 4

JoeBar · 10-26-2005, 09:29 AM

Hey Sandog! :wave2:
It's nice to see u m8!
Thanks for the lan driver link.

**Sandog** · 10-26-2005, 09:37 AM

Hey Bud,

Yes the LAN driver install has improved along with the drivers hopefully. If you click on the executable a graphical install screen appears with 3 options. 1.Install Drivers, 2. Install Boot Agent and Windows Diagnostics, 3. Read the Release Notes. I read the notes and installed drivers. This was right on top of the existing drivers. I did not go to device manager and select update drivers on the Intel Pro 1000 LAN device and search for the driver folder. Nice!

Also there is a new version of IDCC out.

idcc_2.0.0018.exe

**Sandog** · 10-27-2005, 12:00 AM

Got my SB X-Fi Platinum installed. Word is: Intitial/first impression of hardware is excellent. Impression of software is very good also. No AOL icons LOL. The software is much nicer than the last version but I've only used the Creative Smart Recorder to adjust my mic volume and see how it records (all I have are headphones until my amp. gets repaired). First try was awesome, records great and at half volume level. More options in this app. then the last Creative MediaSource such as hiss reduction and auto level set plus it seems to work and feel better while also looking nice. As far as audio quality I only heard the splash screen audio and then talked on MSN but I can hear my buddy a lot clearer and even myself talk since there is no noise. He also can turn his speakers down since my mic volume is normal now. Anyway, took all of one hour to tear the beast down and install the new card although I've counted and this is my 4th SB Platinum setup if you can believe that so I've had experience (Live!, AudigyI, AudigyII ZS, X-Fi). Anyway, here are some pics, enjoy

TQ · 10-27-2005, 06:47 AM

Now all you need to is fire up some games...

**Sandog** · 10-27-2005, 10:06 AM

I will probably get FEAR later and I still have Silent Hunter 3 to try out. It is surprising how the quality of the card (gold connectors and tons of quality capacitors on black PCB) with this new technology is only costing the exact same as the last Platinum edition. It appears to do it's job very well and all is good so far. If you like SB cards, this one seems to be a major upgrade from the previous version. The audio card is totally redesigned but the Live Drive with the Platinum edition hasn't changed except for the faceplate. I would say this new card is a must have for D875PBZer's who like to game and would like to top their system out some more.

**Sandog** · 10-27-2005, 11:17 AM

By the way TQ, I have the initial card setup up as 'entertainment mode'. It would be nice if the card could auto-switch between this mode and the 'gaming mode'. Below is a high quality introduction to the card and it's features. Look to the bottom for pics of the cool software and abundant setting selections. You will see the difference the 3 available modes have. Also interesting was the SB history comparison. Read on.

http://www.digit-life.com/articles2/...tive-x-fi.html

TQ · 10-27-2005, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandog

By the way TQ, I have the initial card setup up as 'entertainment mode'. It would be nice if the card could auto-switch between this mode and the 'gaming mode'.

Interesting...an auto-switch mode that's application dependent. I wonder how that could be implemented?
I have to admit that I'm using my X-Fi for game audio only. I didn't even install the MediaSource stuff and I stay in game mode all the time.

**Sandog** · 10-27-2005, 12:33 PM

Video cards can switch to different game modes or models when the game loads if I am not mistaken. Also I use to have to load SB MediaSource but now that Creative Smart Recorder is a separate program I don't have to. I only installed drivers, diagnostics, and speaker calibrator (not THX). I only use 2.1 speaker system. There is a lot of exploring and listening for me to do yet and so far I really like what I see and hear.

TQ · 10-27-2005, 01:41 PM

Auto-switching modes would be a good feature to implement in a future driver update. I'll swing by CL's forum and make a post about it.

JoeBar · 10-28-2005, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandog

Hey Bud,

Yes the LAN driver install has improved along with the drivers hopefully. If you click on the executable a graphical install screen appears with 3 options. 1.Install Drivers, 2. Install Boot Agent and Windows Diagnostics, 3. Read the Release Notes. I read the notes and installed drivers. This was right on top of the existing drivers. I did not go to device manager and select update drivers on the Intel Pro 1000 LAN device and search for the driver folder. Nice!

Also there is a new version of IDCC out.

idcc_2.0.0018.exe

I formated my main system yesterday and i installed the latest lan driver.
Enjoy your new X-Fi! I'll be getting one of these in the near future...

RobPuba · 11-02-2005, 07:42 AM

Take a look, but you have to translate.

http://www.hkepc.com/hwdb/i975xfirstlook-1.htm

**Sandog** · 11-02-2005, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBar

I formated my main system yesterday and i installed the latest lan driver.
Enjoy your new X-Fi! I'll be getting one of these in the near future...

Very happy with the SoundBlaster X-Fi for now and I do not even have my speakers running, just headphones. I also think the SB audio software is a lot leaner and down to business if you ask me.

For D955XBK owners I want to note that you can not remove Intel Audio Studio software which is one of the reasons I am reformatting my system. IAS is great software and the SigmaTel audio chip is one of the best but it is not going to be quite as good sounding or have as many features as the SB card. Is there a $175 difference? That depends on you.

**Sandog** · 11-02-2005, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobPuba

Take a look, but you have to translate.

http://www.hkepc.com/hwdb/i975xfirstlook-1.htm

Holy smokes Batman those are nice pics, be sure to go to the second page link at the bottom. Notice the two ATI cards (Crossfire) and of course Corsair memory

Thanks RobPuba (Chineseski)

JoeBar · 11-03-2005, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandog

Very happy with the SoundBlaster X-Fi for now and I do not even have my speakers running, just headphones. I also think the SB audio software is a lot leaner and down to business if you ask me.

I see that u've got X-Fi Platinum the one without X-Ram. However in the picture above i see something like a mem chip above the core. Am i true?

**Sandog** · 11-03-2005, 09:20 AM

Mine is the Platinum version and I believe it has some RAM but not 64MB like the Elite-Pro version. I am really impressed with the card. The audio software has been vastly improved. Compared to past SB cards you seem to get more than you payed for not only in software but a vastly improved audio card. Highly recommend the card. Coincidentily the volume know in the Creative Mixer looks just like the volume knob on my new keyboard.

Man I love hardware and also I finished with the new system software install last night.

10-26-2005, 09:29 AM	#46
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10-26-2005, 09:37 AM	#47
Sandog DP45SG/Q9650 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,199	Hey Bud, Yes the LAN driver install has improved along with the drivers hopefully. If you click on the executable a graphical install screen appears with 3 options. 1.Install Drivers, 2. Install Boot Agent and Windows Diagnostics, 3. Read the Release Notes. I read the notes and installed drivers. This was right on top of the existing drivers. I did not go to device manager and select update drivers on the Intel Pro 1000 LAN device and search for the driver folder. Nice! Also there is a new version of IDCC out. idcc_2.0.0018.exe __________________ Last edited by Sandog : 10-26-2005 at 09:59 AM.
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10-27-2005, 12:00 AM	#48
Sandog DP45SG/Q9650 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,199	Got my SB X-Fi Platinum installed. Word is: Intitial/first impression of hardware is excellent. Impression of software is very good also. No AOL icons LOL. The software is much nicer than the last version but I've only used the Creative Smart Recorder to adjust my mic volume and see how it records (all I have are headphones until my amp. gets repaired). First try was awesome, records great and at half volume level. More options in this app. then the last Creative MediaSource such as hiss reduction and auto level set plus it seems to work and feel better while also looking nice. As far as audio quality I only heard the splash screen audio and then talked on MSN but I can hear my buddy a lot clearer and even myself talk since there is no noise. He also can turn his speakers down since my mic volume is normal now. Anyway, took all of one hour to tear the beast down and install the new card although I've counted and this is my 4th SB Platinum setup if you can believe that so I've had experience (Live!, AudigyI, AudigyII ZS, X-Fi). Anyway, here are some pics, enjoy __________________
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10-27-2005, 06:47 AM	#49
TQ You gonna throw that? Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,442	Now all you need to is fire up some games... __________________ Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me - Psalm 51:10 My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dogs already think I am... Daywalker Studio: Software: Adobe Audition 3.0/Pro Tools LE 7.4/Acid Pro 6.0/Multiple VST, DirectX and RTAS plugins/Kontakt 3 Sampler/Windows XP Professional PC Hardware: D975XBX2-504/E6600/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-6400/eVGA 800GTX/HP f1905 19" flat panel/Echo Audio Gina24 Sound Card/2 Maxtor 6B300SO's/1 Maxtor STM500AS/1 Western Digital WD2500JD/PleXwriter Premium/Plextor 716A/Samsung LightScribe DVD burner/Logitech Revolution MX/Antec P-180b/PPC&C Silencer 610/Zalman CNPS9500 HSF Recording Hardware: Mbox 2 Factory Pro/Mackie SR24.4VLZ Pro Console/M-Audio Axiom 25 MIDI Controller/Audio-Technica 4033a microphone/Symetrix 528E/PreSonus Eureka/Mackie MR8 active monitors Game Machine: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6/E8400/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-8500/BFG GTX280/HP f2105 21" flat panel/Creative Labs X-Fi Elite Pro/Maxtor 6H500F0/Maxtor STM3320/Western Digital WD4000KD/Plextor 760A/Toshiba DVD-ROM/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec P-180/PPC&C Silencer 610/Ideazon Merc Stealth keyboard/Vista Business64 SP1
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10-27-2005, 10:06 AM	#50
Sandog DP45SG/Q9650 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,199	I will probably get FEAR later and I still have Silent Hunter 3 to try out. It is surprising how the quality of the card (gold connectors and tons of quality capacitors on black PCB) with this new technology is only costing the exact same as the last Platinum edition. It appears to do it's job very well and all is good so far. If you like SB cards, this one seems to be a major upgrade from the previous version. The audio card is totally redesigned but the Live Drive with the Platinum edition hasn't changed except for the faceplate. I would say this new card is a must have for D875PBZer's who like to game and would like to top their system out some more. __________________
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10-27-2005, 11:17 AM	#51
Sandog DP45SG/Q9650 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,199	By the way TQ, I have the initial card setup up as 'entertainment mode'. It would be nice if the card could auto-switch between this mode and the 'gaming mode'. Below is a high quality introduction to the card and it's features. Look to the bottom for pics of the cool software and abundant setting selections. You will see the difference the 3 available modes have. Also interesting was the SB history comparison. Read on. http://www.digit-life.com/articles2/...tive-x-fi.html __________________
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10-27-2005, 12:33 PM	#53
Sandog DP45SG/Q9650 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,199	Video cards can switch to different game modes or models when the game loads if I am not mistaken. Also I use to have to load SB MediaSource but now that Creative Smart Recorder is a separate program I don't have to. I only installed drivers, diagnostics, and speaker calibrator (not THX). I only use 2.1 speaker system. There is a lot of exploring and listening for me to do yet and so far I really like what I see and hear. __________________
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10-27-2005, 01:41 PM	#54
TQ You gonna throw that? Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,442	Auto-switching modes would be a good feature to implement in a future driver update. I'll swing by CL's forum and make a post about it. __________________ Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me - Psalm 51:10 My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dogs already think I am... Daywalker Studio: Software: Adobe Audition 3.0/Pro Tools LE 7.4/Acid Pro 6.0/Multiple VST, DirectX and RTAS plugins/Kontakt 3 Sampler/Windows XP Professional PC Hardware: D975XBX2-504/E6600/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-6400/eVGA 800GTX/HP f1905 19" flat panel/Echo Audio Gina24 Sound Card/2 Maxtor 6B300SO's/1 Maxtor STM500AS/1 Western Digital WD2500JD/PleXwriter Premium/Plextor 716A/Samsung LightScribe DVD burner/Logitech Revolution MX/Antec P-180b/PPC&C Silencer 610/Zalman CNPS9500 HSF Recording Hardware: Mbox 2 Factory Pro/Mackie SR24.4VLZ Pro Console/M-Audio Axiom 25 MIDI Controller/Audio-Technica 4033a microphone/Symetrix 528E/PreSonus Eureka/Mackie MR8 active monitors Game Machine: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6/E8400/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-8500/BFG GTX280/HP f2105 21" flat panel/Creative Labs X-Fi Elite Pro/Maxtor 6H500F0/Maxtor STM3320/Western Digital WD4000KD/Plextor 760A/Toshiba DVD-ROM/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec P-180/PPC&C Silencer 610/Ideazon Merc Stealth keyboard/Vista Business64 SP1
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11-02-2005, 07:42 AM	#56
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11-03-2005, 09:20 AM	#60
Sandog DP45SG/Q9650 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,199	Mine is the Platinum version and I believe it has some RAM but not 64MB like the Elite-Pro version. I am really impressed with the card. The audio software has been vastly improved. Compared to past SB cards you seem to get more than you payed for not only in software but a vastly improved audio card. Highly recommend the card. Coincidentily the volume know in the Creative Mixer looks just like the volume knob on my new keyboard. Man I love hardware and also I finished with the new system software install last night. __________________
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