Impetus

Ok i've posted this up in a different thread quite a while ago, but its long dead now. So here's the problem:

While playing any game or watching any video on my PC, there is a small chance that my sound would crash. That is, just disappear. This would cause my video to lag for a second.

However, when it does stop, not only am I unable to hear anything until next PC reboot, but my internet would suddenly lock out on me too! Really hurts me while playing online games.

So I restart my PC, and during the reboot it would say something about .NET Broadcast Event unable to close. It only lasts for 2 seconds so I dont see it often, but it only comes up when my sound crashes.

Here are my system specs.

Power Supply -

PT Power supply
Model: PT-A450w
ATXP4 Power Supply Unit

Input:
115VAC
8A max
60 Hz
230VAC
4A max

Output450w
+12V 18A MAX.
+5V 30A MAX.
+3.3V 20A MAX.
-5V 0.5A MAX.
-12V 0.8A MAX.
+5Vsb 2A MAX.

Motherboard - Gigabyte 8S648FX (socket type? O.o)
CPU - Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz
RAM - 512 mB (cant remember the rest)
Video Card - ATI Radeon 9250 AGP, 128mB
Sound Card - Realtek AC97 Audio
Hard Drive - Its 80gB, thats all i know D=
OS - Windows XP Professional

And I've installed the latest drivers. Help appreciated - i dont want to buy a new sound card and end up with the same problem.

Cellus

Hmm interesting. Do you currently have version 2.0 of the .NET Framework? Run Windows Update and see if you have it (click Custom instead of Express to access the Optional downloads and install).

Try installing these drivers for your on-board sound (these have been WHQL certified and were released four days ago by Realtek) and see if it alleviates the problem.

Impetus

Yeah im using version .NET Framework 2.0

I've uninstalled my old drivers and installed the new one. I'll post back if i encounter the problem again, or after 3 days of the problem not occuring.

Thanks for the fast reply.

Doby

Google ".NET Broadcast Event" seems the ati video card driver could have something to do with this.

Cellus

It could be that too Doby, nice catch. .NET can be used in almost, well, anything. Incase the above doesn't work, take a look into updating your video card drivers following this link. Since ATI no longer supports these "legacy" chipsets, the latest stable version of Catalyst drivers for the Radeon 9250 is Catalyst v6.5 - follow the directions in the thread to acquire the v6.5 drivers.

Impetus

well looks like the above didnt work.

I am currently using v6.5 catalyst drivers. Should I give omega drivers another go?

Impetus

well i want to play neverwinter nights 2, but i need a new graphics card. Im going to buy an ATI Radeon X1300 256Mb (AGP) tomorrow =] Omega drivers should be compatible with this, so maybe it will fix my net dcing problem too ^^

Impetus

Ok i ended up buying a x1300Pro at a cheaper price ^^ But my internet/sound problem still persists. Any more pointers? ;s

Impetus

Sorry for bumping a long dead thread, but it seems that i cant get it fixed within the software.

I've decided to do one last final thing- replace PC parts until the problem is fixed.

But where do i start? New RAM? Motherboard? Sound card?

I remember running a memtest and it was fine. Also i've tried 3 different graphics cards and i still have the same problem.

My problems are:

• my sound would crash (i.e. suddenly disappear) during a game/video, which in turn disables me from accessing the internet until PC reboot.
• my computer would either freeze in a game (with the sound looping) or lock up (game continues to run but keyboard/mouse commands dont work)

So what parts should I be looking for? Any recommendations? Im not trying to upgrade, as im on a tight budget. However a sound card that would allow me to use both my speakers and headset at the same time would be nice.

Any tips? Thanks again for all your support.

Impetus

i'll post this in another forum. fresh thread time xd