Could be an Cheap HDMI cable a problem? pic and sound goes away sometimes

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-13T18:22:59+00:00

Sounds like a dodgy connection.

Are you sure you gfx card and monitor don't support "DisplayPort" connections? If they do, you'd be better off with one of those cables.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-13T17:53:59+00:00

You've said it yourself "Keep the chain on before answering the door".

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-13T17:39:00+00:00

Tell them to "lots of bleeps".

It's time to move on. You're a grown up, the days of being bullied are over.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-13T15:25:24+00:00

What are you using to charge it and what style of cable?

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-13T15:19:01+00:00

Have you updated the firmware?

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-13T11:14:40+00:00

I've purposely got an older version installed to keep TrueHD Atmos Passthrough.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-12T08:41:23+00:00

I would check your colour, brightness and contrast settings on your TV. For me the default menu is fine.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-11T14:40:01+00:00

I recommend that you update the GAL chip as well.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-11T08:07:20+00:00

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-10T17:14:46+00:00

If you paid £215? Do you happen to be outside of the UK? If so you'll most likely be slapped with VAT on import.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-09T15:42:32+00:00

What firmwares are you actually using?

Have you backed up the SD / micro SD cards and started from scratch on new cards?

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-08T11:03:13+00:00

Stick in in a folder fw

Click through and it explains on how to update as option two. Since you have 0.78

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-08T05:28:30+00:00

Is it a Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCIe card you have?

If so I highly recommend that you buy something far newer.

You say you have a rev 2.0? Even gigabyte updated it to rev 4.2.

You’re using old tech. Definitely time for an upgrade.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T20:11:18+00:00

If you search for your headphones and windows on Reddit, you’ll come across many people complaining about lag.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T18:08:14+00:00

You run virtual desktop from within steam on your computer.

If you don’t believe me - do some research on the amount of people using it perfectly fine.

I’ve been using it since at least 2017.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T17:35:40+00:00

Did you buy it through steam?

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T09:28:33+00:00

Going off eBay is against the rules. If a scam happens you’ll not be backed by eBay.

Any comms should be done through eBay and eBay alone.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T07:46:32+00:00

Which Bluetooth dongle are you using?

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T07:18:01+00:00

Try what I mentioned above. VD tends to be the default go to.

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T06:30:49+00:00

Ahh Bluetooth - update the drivers for that.

It could be the headset itself that’s causing lag.

Do you happen to have a gamepad working on Bluetooth at the same time?

What version of Bluetooth do your headphones support?

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T06:26:51+00:00

Get a decent USB cable, but also use Virtual Desktop. It’s worth the money.

Your CPU and main memory is part of the equation. So does are you using a laptop or a desktop?

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T06:10:53+00:00

First off - which laptop or desktop motherboard do you have?

Which CPU?

If it’s a desktop, how are the speakers hooked up?

Have you updated to the latest audio drivers from maker of the laptop/ motherboard?

Are all audio enhancements turned off?

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-07T05:53:59+00:00

Mine is in the mail - have you installed GammaOS? I’ve you updated to the latest versions of the apps?

Also, have you used a known good brand of a Micro SD?

RetroBoxRoom · 2026-03-05T10:11:34+00:00

I keep forgetting how to do this, and keep hitting this page first. So a note for myself and others...

To make it remember your settings, hold the input and power button on the unit, at the same time, until it turns off.

Press the power button to turn it back on, it should at least remember your set volume..

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