What is Realtek ALC892?
General Description. The ALC892-CG/ALC892-DTS-CG is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec with Realtek proprietary lossless content protection technology that protects pre-recorded content while still allowing full-rate audio enjoyment from DVD audio, Blu-ray DVD, or HD DVD discs.
What is ALC888S VD?
The ALC888S-VD is an upgraded version of the ALC888S-VC, with lower power consumption. It also features a built-in Low-dropout (LDO) regulator to reduce customer’s external circuit cost.
Is Realtek trustworthy?
If they are the correct “Windows 7” drivers that you need for the make and model of your computer AND you are either downloading these realtek drivers from Realtek’s web site or your computer manufacture’s web site then yes they are safe to download and update the realtek device drivers.
How do I know what Realtek chipset I have?
Right click on the Start Menu and select Device Manager or in Search type devmgmt to open Device Manager. Navigate to “Sound, video and game controllers” and open “Realtek High Definition Audio” Select the Driver tab and click “Details”
How good is ALC892?
The sound on it is quite good with my Logitech G430 headset. If you were interested in sound production or music editing or some other audio driven application like that, then it MIGHT make sense for you to get a sound card. But realistically it is plenty good for most users.
Is ALC897 bad?
As long as the ALC892/ALC897 Codec audio quality is not bad as compared to my laptop, I should be OK. I’m not a gamer but I often play games at low/medium settings. And I listen music very often on headphones.
Is Realtek audio A virus?
Realtek is not a virus, it is the most commonly used Audio driver setup on PC’s these days, that also make software for other devices on your PC . . .
Who owns Realtek audio?
Cotek Pharmaceutical Industry
Realtek
| Native name | 瑞昱半導體股份有限公司 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Cotek Pharmaceutical Industry (4.34%) Cathay Life Insurance (2.62%) |
| Number of employees | 6,098 (2020) |
| Website | www.realtek.com/en/ |
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What audio chipset do I have?
Click on the Hardware Tab > Device Manager button. In the Device Manager, open the category that says: IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. You will see your chipset brand there.
What is Realtek ALC?
Go to the device manager, select the device, right-click, select Properties. Under Details, select Hardware Ids. Tell us what value(s) you see. @DavidSchwartz it says 10EC 0233.
How good is alc892?
What is the difference between the ALC892 and ALC887?
What is most visible is that the ALC892 is a 10 (8+2) channel device, whilst the ALC887 is an 8 channel device. What is more important for most people though is that the 892 supports Content Protection.
What is the alc892-cg/ALC 892-dts-CG?
The ALC892-CG/ALC892-DTS-CG is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec with Realtek proprietary lossless content protection technology that protects pre-recorded content while still allowing full-rate audio enjoyment from DVD audio, Blu-ray DVD, or HD DVD discs.
Does the ALC892 support host audio from Intel chipsets?
The ALC892 supports host audio from the Intel chipsets, and also from any other HDA compatible audio controller.
Why is the gigabyte ALC892 so much cheaper than the other alc889’s?
First off, even though technically ALC889 is superior, the ALC892 is considered more advanced having more features. So that is one of the reasons the Gigabyte is cheaper. Next, Gigabyte is cheaper, since it uses default 6X sata3 south bridge controllers,while other boards have additional sata ports and controllers.