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    Upgraded to Windows 8; loss in sound quality?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by BetaFire, Jan 3, 2013.

  1. BetaFire

    BetaFire Notebook Guru

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    I'm a proud owner of an Alienware m14x R1, and I've had it for about a year now.

    I've recently did a fresh install of Windows 8, wiping everything except my pictures and iTunes files. I managed to get Alienware Command Center (though Alien Touch doesn't work) and maybe it's just me, but I swear to goodness the sound quality coming from my laptop speakers is worse. Everything seems more tinny now, especially in games. Am I just crazy or is this a real issue?
     
    BetaFire, Jan 3, 2013
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  2. Matt8808

    Matt8808 Newbie

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    You have to download the creative sound drivers. It enables the equalizer and it makes a huge difference. They are located on the Dell Drivers page.
     
    Matt8808, Jan 4, 2013
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  3. Colpolite

    Colpolite Notebook Deity

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    Why would you upgrade to a s h i t ty OS designed for touchscreens?
     
    Colpolite, Jan 5, 2013
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    drumn_bass Notebook Guru

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    I noticed it too! I figured it was my fault, I spilled some red bull and vodka on my notebook like a month ago (it's ok!), and it was actually the same day I installed Windows 8 on it. Um, yeah. Anyway, I don't believe I have downloaded any sound drivers, so I'll try that later, thanks.
     
    drumn_bass, Jan 6, 2013
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  5. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Try the latest drivers for the sound card online.

    Link
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 8, 2013
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