Hmmm, between you're specs, mine and a few other peoples with this issue I'm not seeing much in common hardware wise... I was running w/ on-board AC '97 audio, but just got a Creative X-Fi and I get the same thing. My bet is a coding glitch... guess we will just have to say what Lionhead has to say about it, until then I have a nice 4 pack of drink coasters for $50. Yippie. WE GOT 0Wn3D