Msi K7t Pro2-A On-board sound

[Motero]

Anyone know how good the on board sound is on the MSI k7t pro2-a MOBO? I'm building a computer for a friend and I want to cut some little corners. All he needs sound for is to listen to his cds. Is this a wise idea, at least for the time being?

 

[heng1028]

listen to cds is ok for the onboard sound if your friend is not so picky

 

[NforSa]

yeah listening to CD's its fine for that, because the CDrom does most of the work!

other stuff (games etc) its ok just not great. still usable

 

[RoboTECH]

I'm going to have to say it depends on your friend.

IT sucks for games, because it uses the CPU to perform the functions of a sound card, rather than relying on dedicated sound hardware.

Sound is pretty crappy, like every other AC solution (audio codec, a software "soundcard&quot

onboard sound is the winmodem of motherboard sound.

no true dedicated hardware, all done using CPU.

a PCI128 Soundblaster will run you $20. Do your friend a favor and pick up a soundcard for him.

 

[BigAl427]

I used both the on board sound, and a sb live! card on that mobo. There is a huge difference when playing games. If he's really into games, I'd pluck down the $45 bucks or so and get one.

 

[white]

some users (myself included) have experienced a random continuous high pitched sound that cannot be turned off unless you turn off your speakers or reboot.

 

[Motero]

Alright. Thanks guys! The computer has been built and the on-board sound isn't too terribly bad! Everything works great! Thanks for the help!

 

[maybe003]

I just got my new computer and it has a KT7 pro 2-a, and I just have onboard sound, and it does the same high pitched sound yours does.... Have you figured out what is wrong with the sound? I guess I'll have to buy a sound card one day,

thanks, luke

 

[Neos]

I hope that it is better than my Pro 2 sound ...(should be the same).
It is OK ...just can't get a lot of volume ...and it locks from time to time ..(just quits).
I am going to get me a REAL sound card soon.
Neos

 

[prsobel]

I find the on board sound to be alright on the K7T Pro2-A. There is, however, a "pulse" when powering on the system with the speakers already on. This did not happen on another system using a dedicated sound card. Turning the speakers on and off would be a nuisance. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[rsboehner]

I am one who has experienced the high pitched sound, and on my computer, it only occurs when I'm listening to music and using the internet (NIC conflicts). I can listen to music, and play games all day long as long as I'm not using my network card