Jumping

[bigboab]

Everytime I play music either from my hard disk or with a DVD/CD the music 'jumps'. Does anyone have an idea what the trouble could be. I have used various 'players' it still 'jumps'. That is why I suspect maybe a card problem.

[lynx]

Have you made sure you've got the correct/latest drivers?

[bigboab]

Its brand new Lynx. Only got it in April.

[lynx]

I've bought new equipment before now only to find that the drivers have been a couple of years old, so it is sometimes worth looking for later drivers.

Is it an onboard sound chip or a separate sound card?
Make/model could help with the diagnosis.

[RGX]

Any processes running in the background stealing your cpu? Often causes tracks to jump about, skip and generally frolic.

[bigboab]

@Lynx The card is RealteK AC97 Audio


@RG onlythis forum running.:(

[lynx]

Unfortunately there are quite a few Realtek ac97 chips, I think you will have to be a little more specific than that.

Also, is it a separate card or on the motherboard? If it is on the motherboard telling us the make/model of motherboard will simplify things.

[tesco]

@Lynx The card is RealteK AC97 Audio


@RG onlythis forum running.:(
look in task managar and see if there are any processes using a high percent of cpu time.

[bigboab]

I have updated my sound card. Even though I have set the computer to upgrade on a regular basis. I have noticed that the amount of other processes running does not affect the sound. I had this feeling that it was my optical mouse that was causing the trouble. But that proved to be false. I will continue various tests till I find the cause. When I find out I will post the result. Thanks.

[Aaron_T]

It could be the actual software player that you are using, i use winamp and i find that my music never jumps.

i suggest you give winamp a go :)

www.winamp.com :D

[bigboab]

It could be the actual software player that you are using, i use winamp and i find that my music never jumps.

i suggest you give winamp a go :)

www.winamp.com (http://www.winamp.com/) :D
Thanks I'll give it a try. I think its about the only thing i haven't tried.:)

[bigboab]

Winamp + a complete codec update appears to have cleared up about 95% of the problem. Thanks Azzz.:) I expect that the rest of the problem may be track related. I will let you know.:)

[SaYiaN]

And if you need to make that winamp turn pro, just pm me =)

[bigboab]

And if you need to make that winamp turn pro, just pm me =)
Due to a gitch I am unable to send you a pm.:(

[tesco]

pm sent.

[bigboab]

The problem has returned 'big time'. Records now repeat themselves for short spells when it 'jumps'.:) I have contacted the place i purchased the computer from. god knows when I'll get a reply.:(