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Hey guys, I'm having two issues with my PC and I can't seem to figure this out.... *Breath in and out* So it all started when I created a seperate Win 10 VHD on my SSD(860 EVO 500GB) that was running Win 8.1, the reason for this was because I just bought a freesync monitor(g sync comp) and needed win 10 to use g sync. I started to notice there were graphical issues starting to pop up in Windows 8.1 (In the Charm bar), so I removed the VHD and instead of creating a VHD I just created a new partition on my SSD refreshed Windows 8.1 and reinstalled win 10 on the new partition. it worked fine for a a couple of days and Windows 8.1 started getting artifacts again (In the charm bar), so out of fear of corrupting my data I deleted the Win 10 VHD and just kept win 8.1 on my SSD. I sometimes see small artifacts when windows is booting (on the circle dot loading animation) I see artifacts on the lock screen sometimes, I see artifacts when I use the charm bar and start menu, I see artifacts when I use browsers (It's a little better on chrome, but they still happen) (Videos are totally unaffected by the artifacts, so I still watch YT videos and enjoy Netflix, sort of..I'll explain) and when I try to play PUB G,CSGO,TF2 I get artifacts, but MW2 works just fine. Then I tried installing Windows 10 and the artifact issues followed, except now their is a static sound issue (This is why I "sort of" enjoy videos) and the static sound issue is fixed only when I'm playing music or a video locally with WMP and using headphones. (Weird, I know) Here are all the things I've tried and my specs. [SPECS] MB: Z170I Pro Gaming CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 GPU: EVGA GTX 1070 SC BLACK EDITION RAM: G.SKILL Aegis 8GB 3000Mhz 2x SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB HDD: Western digital Blue 1TB HDD PSU: SILVERSTONE SFX Series SX600-G 600W Case: SKTC Q1 (I now have my PC out of the case, for obvious reasons.) [What I've tried before coming here] Fresh installing and refreshing windows 8 and 10 and even 7, multiple times. Booting win 8 and 10 on my HDD seperately, and then booting ubuntu on a flash drive, problem persists. Underclocking RAM, CPU AND GPU Overclocking CPU AND GPU, not RAM though..I don't wanna break it (lol) Tried each ram indiviudally in all slots, and ram together in different slots Ran RAMtest and windsows memory diagnostics, no errors ! Ran Furmark, no artifacts (weird, I know) Switching the SATA and PSU cables Trying a different PSU I have Trying a different motherboard I have Reseated and repasted CPU on my ASUS and GIGABYTE Z170X UD3 MB multiple times. Blew into all the slots and ports, nintendo style. Trying intergrated graphics, it still persisted (Can you believe this ?) Tried HDMI on two different TV's, STILL PERSISTS Tried in a different room with different outlets Tried connecting directly to the outlet Tried disconnecting everything and then reconnecting Tried removing all the wires and electronics away from pc, except for monitor and keyboard Tried DDU and reintalling multiple older drivers for my nvidia card and my iGPU Tried updating all drivers possible Updated BIOS on both motherboards Tried installing Freesync driver on Display Tried safe mode There are probably other things I've tried that I forgot to list, but that should be mainly everything. So I'm having artifacts and static sound issues, with my GPU and iGPU. I personally think it's the CPU, or possibly both RAM sticks, but it's unlikely that both RAM sticks are causing the issue, one is brand new and the other is RMA. The artifacts issue is a little better when I update the intel and nvidia drivers, but it still happens. What do you guys think ?

So I know that the static sound on WMR headsets comes from the USB not pumping out enough voltage to handle the USB extension. However I used to run my headset with 0 problems on the on-board back ports, with extension and everything, on an old shitty vitsuba master case. I just changed my case, got a NZXT H500, and all of the sudden the back ports an unusable if I use the USB extension. However the front ports (these aren't onboard) work fine with the extension. I really don't want to use the front ones because of cable management related reasons. And the ports worked fine with my other case. Any idea how could I fix this? My mobo is a gaming carbon pro x470

So I know that the static sound on WMR headsets comes from the USB not pumping out enough voltage to handle the USB extension. However I used to run my headset with 0 problems on the on-board back ports, with extension and everything, on an old shitty vitsuba master case. I just changed my case, got a NZXT H500, and all of the sudden the back ports an unusable if I use the USB extension. However the front ports (these aren't onboard) work fine with the extension. I really don't want to use the front ones because of cable management related reasons. And the ports worked fine with my other case. Any idea how could I fix this? My mobo is a gaming carbon pro x470

Let me appologize that i know that this is in the wrong section, but i know by posting it here, more people will see it. Sorry for my bad english in advace! Let me explain my situation: I have had my Razer kraken pro for about 18 months now, the moment i bought it i realised the sound was just TERRIBLE (my 15 euro headset created better sound in my experience) almost like listing to a tin can. So after some research i found out that razer surround would be able to fix that. So after turning off the awfull bass boost it has inside and tweaking arround with the equalizer i found the sound to be great/acceptable again. Now since a recent update from synapse ( atleast i think that is what the problem is) the program seems just buggy and unstable. Basicly this is how i startup my surround: i boot up my pc, startup razer synapse via desktop, untick the box that say's "enable virutal audio device" and then tick it on again. this worked great for as long as i can remember. THE PROBLEM STARTED AFTER AN UPDATE So i can't remember what update it was it was around januari/february, basicly what is happening is this: i would do the same as i describe above here, but when ticking the box on again, the program would just freeze and the windows blue loading wheel cursor would appear and i was unable to do anything in the program. So i reinstalled the program wich made the program not freeze but i would still get the windows blue loading wheel cursor. At first i was like, well i'll deal with it, i would still load the razer surround fine, so i din't pay much attention to it. Since the last two months the audio has been changing allot, basicly the volume seems different, the quality can change it's VERY annoying!!! What i have also noticed is that some youtube video's only play into my left piece of the headset here a video that it happens on: ( it's mostly on videos from this channel and some others like IGN) but it's not on all most work just fineIf i keep unticking/ticking the "enable virual audio device" after a few attempts it will change to the quality it used to be. I have tried allot of thing to see if anything would fix it: Reinstalled synapse+ surround 3 times Updated my realtek HD audio drivers Contacting razer support, this is really not helping, been having over 20 emails with some guy and nothing he has suggested has helped me ( he made me post a bug report and now just replys to my e-mails with: IT IS IN THE HAND OF THE SOFTWARE TEAM WE HAVE TO GIVE THEM TIME BLA BLA BLA it's been 2 weeks since i posted the bug report now) Tried if it helped if razer synapse started up with windows The only thing that seems to help a bit is: when i play some sound before i activate the razer surround driver like playing a song for 10-15 second, it seems to go to the normal sound, but not alway's The only thing that i haven't tried is a full fresh install of windows, but that seems very extreme for just 1 piece of software that is not a part of windows. The only big thing that has changed during this time period is that i switched my antivirus program from microsoft security essential, to the free version of avira but i don't think that would be the problem Sorry for my long post but i just can't seem to find out what is causing this problem so i tried te be as specific as possible. Here are my PC specs Windows 7 home premium 64 bit Gtx 780 TI MSi OC edition Intel i7 4770k 3,5 ghz ( Unparked CPU) Crucial (balistix) 16 gb ddr3 1600 MHZ ram (XMP overclocked) MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate motherboard Coolermaster b700 700 watt powersupply Crucial SSD 250 GB 3 Terabyte HDD from seagate Razer Deathadder 2013 Razer blackwidow Razer Kraken pro