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My win10 desktop HP computer came with both Realtek audio and AMD installed, do I really need both of these? if not, which should I keep? audio.JPG

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Hi:

 

Yes, you need both.

 

The Realtek audio works the desktop speakers.

 

The AMD audio works the sound out of the HDMI port.

 

If you uninstall the AMD audio driver, it will still show up as a HD audio device in the device manager.

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Hi:

 

Yes, you need both.

 

The Realtek audio works the desktop speakers.

 

The AMD audio works the sound out of the HDMI port.

 

If you uninstall the AMD audio driver, it will still show up as a HD audio device in the device manager.

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