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I'm having this problem for a couple of months now, can't figure out what the problem is. I've deleted all audio drivers and reinstalled them but no succes. I mostly hear the popping/crackling when gaming, not so much listening to Youtube or Spotify. I recorded this video to show you what I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT61qrtC_fk&feature=youtu.be <- use headphones

PC specs that might matter:

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270F GAMING

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified

Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

 

 

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Check if these sounds are coming from the power supply. If not check all the fans in your system (including CPU and GPU fans).

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Just now, Fuwlz said:

What do you mean bij checking?

Just check where the sounds are coming from.

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Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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1 minute ago, Fuwlz said:

What do you mean bij checking?

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Remember to quote or mention the person you're replying so they'll see it

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1 minute ago, Fuwlz said:

@Void Master No sound coming from the fans, but it's not hardware related I think

I was suspecting the PSU. But it looks like you have a noisy component affecting your audio some how, it could still be that your PSU is delivering dirty power. Do you have another PSU on hand ? Can you borrow one and test ?

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Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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Just now, Fuwlz said:

Also, I'm not on a grounded outlet.

Hmmm that could be it too, your only solution is trying to get a DAC. You can also try both front and back panel jacks to see if that makes a difference.

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Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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@Void Master When I plug my headphones in the front I hear A LOT of coil whine and crackling

Seems like a part n your system is creating electrical noise, I suggest you get a USB DAC. It should solve most of your problems.

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Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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4 minutes ago, Fuwlz said:

@Void Master Any good ones you can recommend? For not too much €

I am not much of an audio enthusiast, So I can't recommend you anything. I suggest you create a new topic specifically for this.

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Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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11 minutes ago, Fuwlz said:

@Void Master Any good ones you can recommend? For not too much €

Fiio e10k

PM or DM me if you have any questions about audio.

▼My PC specs & audio gear▼

CPU > Intel core i7 14700K, GPU > RTX 4070 ProArt, RAM > Corsair Vengeance DDR5 2x16gb 5600mhz, Motherboard > Asus ROG Strix B760-F, Storage > 1TB M.2  & 500GB M.2 Kingston, Cooling > H150i Elite, PSU > MSI A850GL

🎧▼Current Audio Setup▼🎧

Beyerdynamic Tygr 300 R w/ Dekoni Velour as daily driver

Soundblaster AE-9 Soundcard

AKG P420 Mic

▼Other peripherals▼

Keyboard > SteelSeries Apex Pro

Mouse > Steelseries Aerox 3 wireless

Mousepad > Pulsar ParaSpeed XXL

VR > Valve index kit

Read this post if you want a "gaming" headset ;)

 

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2 minutes ago, Fuwlz said:

@Void Master I used my girlfriends USB headset btw, the popping still persists

HMMM, it sounds like the 5V rail on your PSU is dirty. I suggest you take it to a computer store where you can try a PSU and see if it fixes the problem.

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Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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@Void Master Still weird that you can only hear the popping on the right slider in the video, and not the left slider...

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Update: Used a grounded outlet, problem still persists

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39 minutes ago, Fuwlz said:

Update: Used a grounded outlet, problem still persists

It may be the headset itself? Try 3.5mm headphones. They are better than USB headphones at the end of the day.

PM or DM me if you have any questions about audio.

▼My PC specs & audio gear▼

CPU > Intel core i7 14700K, GPU > RTX 4070 ProArt, RAM > Corsair Vengeance DDR5 2x16gb 5600mhz, Motherboard > Asus ROG Strix B760-F, Storage > 1TB M.2  & 500GB M.2 Kingston, Cooling > H150i Elite, PSU > MSI A850GL

🎧▼Current Audio Setup▼🎧

Beyerdynamic Tygr 300 R w/ Dekoni Velour as daily driver

Soundblaster AE-9 Soundcard

AKG P420 Mic

▼Other peripherals▼

Keyboard > SteelSeries Apex Pro

Mouse > Steelseries Aerox 3 wireless

Mousepad > Pulsar ParaSpeed XXL

VR > Valve index kit

Read this post if you want a "gaming" headset ;)

 

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@Tigerleon I use 3.5mm jack atm, I just used my girlfriends USB headset to test, same problem with USB headsets

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