Audio Stuttering w/ High CPU Usage

[Creed1]

The past month I've noticed some strange problems with my computer. I have been noticing lots of audio stuttering when playing games along with some games crashing. I've tried lowering my overclock from 4.6GHz @ 1.3 to 4.5GHz but I am still experiencing issues. I've noticed 100% CPU Usage in most games with GPU Utilization of only around 30%. I've also done a fresh install of windows a few weeks ago, but no luck. 

 

Is it about that time to upgrade? 

 

Specs:

 

i5 6600k 

Asus Z170-a

Windows 10

G.Skill 16GB 

[PineyCreek]

More context?  What games?  What's using the most CPU (check task manager, etc.)?  Integrated sound card on motherboard or expansion card?

[Creed1]

13 hours ago, PineyCreek said:

More context?  What games?  What's using the most CPU (check task manager, etc.)?  Integrated sound card on motherboard or expansion card?

Mostly Modern Warfare, GTA 5, Rainbow Six, and most triple A games. Typically the game is using the most CPU and nothing out of the ordinary in terms of background processes. Integrated Sound Card. 

[Applefreak]

Disable windows system sounds. That fixed it for me in BF4.