For me, it sounds better than 8339. But other people's experience with it may differ.

Thanks, khanmein. :) Installing it now.

Oh, I had version 8339, which for me, don't have the FMAPP files. Also, no, I don't think you're an idiot.

Uh, those files aren't in the driver I downloaded. I think you downloaded the wrong version of the driver.

Why? I'm confused as to why you always go back to that driver even if newer drivers sound good. I personally wouldn't suggest constantly rolling back drivers by the way. Doing that just wastes hard...

No effects or presets over here. Just default audio settings, that way, everything I listen to sounds like it should. I never really liked the idea of using EQs or anything to boost bass or other...

That is exactly what the button does. (Screenshot is attached below, but the design is a little bit different since I have a MSI motherboard with an MSI audio design, and as such the Audio Manager...

Just installed the .8308 drivers. And holy crap. They sound REALLY good. Hopefully Realtek doesn't screw it up with the next driver release, because the current sound quality is great. I really don't...

I disagree. :p 8295 drivers sound quite good on my sound setup. No issues whatsoever. And actually, for me, they sound better than .8279.

If you don't have an Intel motherboard, 8297 will not install for you, as its an Intel Smart Sound Technology driver.

It appears to only say ASUSTeK Computer Inc. for the 32-bit options and smaller 64-bit options. The larger 64-bit options say Realtek Semiconductor Corp. as the company/driver provider.

I would either go with the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the 1060 as a midrange GPU upgrade. That way you get the awesome Pascal architecture and all the improvements that come along with all architectures...