Nforce2 and Soundstorm

SocketAzzWipe · 11-29-02, 12:03 PM

Is it true that not all motherboard manufacturers are incorporating the true Soundstorm APU by Nvidia? If so, which companies are staying true to Nvidia's original nForce2/Soundstorm design? Or am I way off?

SavagePaladin · 11-29-02, 02:25 PM

Chaintechs nForce2 doens't use the APU at all.
ASUS has a custom design which loses a few options if you install the default drivers....but you still can.

I don't know of anyone else screwing with it.

anxdiety · 11-29-02, 03:10 PM

I've been looking at the Asus board and was wondering what options do you lose if going to the generic drivers? There's no mention of just what you lose anywhere that i have seen.

SavagePaladin · 11-29-02, 03:33 PM

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ASUS specific audio changes:

1. TAD (modem/speakerphon) now shows up as an option
2. Microphone 2 becomes the default Microphone device
3. SPDIF In support is enabled if the I/O bracket is available

We're pretty sure that's it. They shipped 2.99 drivers and the generic release is now 3.06. Lots of little fixes in between.

SocketAzzWipe · 11-29-02, 04:31 PM

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Originally posted by SavagePaladin

Savage...would you say its a major change from the original desing? From what you posted, it doesn't seem like it.

I'm going to wait for the Abit nForce2 board and see how these guys do it.

FastM · 11-29-02, 04:42 PM

i know for sure the Leadtek one uses all nForce Audio, And from benchmarks i have seen is the fastest yet, by more than just a little...

SavagePaladin · 11-29-02, 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by SocketAzzWipe
Savage...would you say its a major change from the original desing? From what you posted, it doesn't seem like it.

I'm going to wait for the Abit nForce2 board and see how these guys do it.

No, I definately would not...

...judging by my nv7-133r, good call

11-29-02, 12:03 PM	#1
SocketAzzWipe Long Live The Crowbar Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 175	Nforce2 and Soundstorm Is it true that not all motherboard manufacturers are incorporating the true Soundstorm APU by Nvidia? If so, which companies are staying true to Nvidia's original nForce2/Soundstorm design? Or am I way off?

11-29-02, 02:25 PM	#2
SavagePaladin info***** Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,395	Chaintechs nForce2 doens't use the APU at all. ASUS has a custom design which loses a few options if you install the default drivers....but you still can. I don't know of anyone else screwing with it.

11-29-02, 03:10 PM	#3
anxdiety Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 116	I've been looking at the Asus board and was wondering what options do you lose if going to the generic drivers? There's no mention of just what you lose anywhere that i have seen.

11-29-02, 04:42 PM	#6
FastM GeForceFlop Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 545	i know for sure the Leadtek one uses all nForce Audio, And from benchmarks i have seen is the fastest yet, by more than just a little...