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October 3rd, 2017 21:00
HELP Us Out with These Dell Inspiron 3668 Audio Issues
Hello Dell,
I have a Dell Inspiron 3668 with Waves Maxx Audio Pro installed. I have been trying to figure out how to get RID of the echo/reverb sound that spews forth from my speakers. I've been reading everyone else's post about the same stuff and the only answer that seems to be given is to uninstall and then re-download the realtek drivers and I think reinstall Waves Maxx Pro. My question is this: can we dispense with all the install and uninstalls and use something else? I have no idea what else to use, but the last time I bought a Dell computer I used Turtle Beach soundcard and software, maybe this is an option. I despise the sound that my speakers are making at this moment. There has to be some other software that can be used since it appears that realtek and maxx audio pro are fighting each other. Come on guys, most of us WANT a positive music experience with our computers and I am one of them. Figure something else out for us.....
Sign me Completely DISAPPOINTED....
DELL-Chris M
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October 4th, 2017 10:00
All we can do is report the issues and wait for them to update the drivers and software. But, I would never use the integrated audio card. I would install a good discrete audio card that will provide a better sound. The Inspiron 3668 motherboard has two PCIe x1 slots (15 and 16 below) =
You could disable the onboard Realtek ALC3820 audio in the BIOS and install a discrete PCIe x1 sound card. Here is one from Creative for $37. Or check your local PC store for one.
speedstep
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October 4th, 2017 10:00
It is often difficult to impossible to get sound card working unless you DISABLE the onboard sound.
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=241T2
Then a Dell part J75NW Creative Labs Sound Blaster SB1350 Recon 3D card can be used.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4GH3SU1925
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00654PUPA/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all
The SB1356 retail package is hugely more expensive
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Blaster-Recon3D-Fatal1ty-SB1356/dp/B00654PTT2
The Audigy FX is a lot cheaper but I have no idea IF it works.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Blaster-Audigy-Performance-Headphone/dp/B00EO6X4XG
cuzinaddie
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October 4th, 2017 19:00
Thank you Dell Chris M and SpeedStep for the suggestions. I will try to figure out what will work for me...... Whats the worse that can happen.....lol