Music "slowing down" on heavy CPU load

Spawn22 · 29th September 2006, 17:24

Like in the subject: Music is "slowing down" on heavy CPU load.
What is this? Just got it today..never any probs before.
Tryed both directsound and wave-out, same happens

pc_guru_86 · 29th September 2006, 18:57

Can't seem to reproduce this. Had the CPU maxed at 100% and Winamp was still running along just fine, no slow down, skips, nothing. System specs would probably be useful.

JonnyMac · 29th September 2006, 19:27

Try the DirectSound config tweaks. Although not necessary close Winamp, Windows and reboot the computer after making the DS tweaks. Some have found changes don't take place untill a reboot.

Also, try updating the soundcard drivers. If you have a soundcard go the manufacturer's website for updates. If you have an on board sound chip, go to the website of your computer provider or the manufacturer of the mother board.

No luck? Please provide system and Winamp specs as pc_guru_86 asked for.

Spawn22 · 29th September 2006, 19:34

ok..i'll try the tweaks.

BTW:
Athlon 64 3200+ @ 2500Mhz
2gig RAM
ASUS A8R32-MVP Mainboard
Soundblaster Live 5.1 Platinum (newest drivers)
Win XP SP2
Winamp 5.24

29th September 2006, 17:24	#1
Spawn22 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Music "slowing down" on heavy CPU load Like in the subject: Music is "slowing down" on heavy CPU load. What is this? Just got it today..never any probs before. Tryed both directsound and wave-out, same happens

29th September 2006, 19:27	#3
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,343	Try the DirectSound config tweaks. Although not necessary close Winamp, Windows and reboot the computer after making the DS tweaks. Some have found changes don't take place untill a reboot. Also, try updating the soundcard drivers. If you have a soundcard go the manufacturer's website for updates. If you have an on board sound chip, go to the website of your computer provider or the manufacturer of the mother board. No luck? Please provide system and Winamp specs as pc_guru_86 asked for. Please do not PM me for tech support. Any request for tech support through PM will be ignored. Read the Stickies ---> \| \| \| \| <--- Knowledge is power

29th September 2006, 19:34	#4
Spawn22 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	hmm ok..i'll try the tweaks. BTW: Athlon 64 3200+ @ 2500Mhz 2gig RAM ASUS A8R32-MVP Mainboard Soundblaster Live 5.1 Platinum (newest drivers) Win XP SP2 Winamp 5.24

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29th September 2006, 18:57	#2
pc_guru_86 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 30	Can't seem to reproduce this. Had the CPU maxed at 100% and Winamp was still running along just fine, no slow down, skips, nothing. System specs would probably be useful.