Oh, well decided to give up on the onboard sound and take the recommendations to get a dedicated card.
Went and got the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2ZS 7.1 that Rammy linked to from Overclockers. Depsite negative comments I ordered at 15:00 Thursday, by 16:00 I was emailed to say it was despatched, and having selected Royal Mail Special Delivery, it arrived today
Sound getting from it is excellent. Now I knwo why I kept getting shot from behind - couldn't hear bods creeping up.
Only really annoying thing. The price. bought it on Thursday at £44.95 +VAT. Toady, this week only it's £38.95 + VAT
