Can certain Realtek Drivers Cause Static?

[VibesJunk]

I have the newest driver for realtek HD audio installed and coupled with my new z270 PC MATE, I have been getting random static noises which is quite annoying. I am not sure if it is a board issue, or the drivers.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Could also be cable issues. Have you verified it's not that?

[VibesJunk]

1 minute ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Could also be cable issues. Have you verified it's not that?

Hm, what kind of cable issues should I look out for? I just know of the thing i plug into the back of my computer to get sound through my speakers

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

2 minutes ago, VibesJunk said:

Hm, what kind of cable issues should I look out for? I just know of the thing i plug into the back of my computer to get sound through my speakers

The cable that plugs into the back of your computer from your speakers. Plug in your phone or another audio device and see if the same symptoms are present.

[VibesJunk]

2 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

The cable that plugs into the back of your computer from your speakers. Plug in your phone or another audio device and see if the same symptoms are present.

I have tested this with my headset, I got some static on there too. Connected via usb

[VibesJunk]

13 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

The cable that plugs into the back of your computer from your speakers. Plug in your phone or another audio device and see if the same symptoms are present.

Please help I've been struggling with this for days

[JenjerBread]

is your pc properly grounded?????/earthed

[VibesJunk]

7 minutes ago, gchan985 said:

is your pc properly grounded?????/earthed

 

9 minutes ago, gchan985 said:

is your pc properly grounded?????/earthed

what does that mean?

[The_Denks]

33 minutes ago, VibesJunk said:

I have the newest driver for realtek HD audio installed and coupled with my new z270 PC MATE, I have been getting random static noises which is quite annoying. I am not sure if it is a board issue, or the drivers.

Sounds like a board issue.

 

With such a brand new board model, there may be some small defect due to the new technology and in-experience of the factory workers when working with the new MOBO.

When i got my first X99 board (the same week X99 was publicly available) i had 2 dead RAM slots.

 

This is to be expected with brand new manufacturing and products.

It takes refinment to get a mobo working perfectly

 

RMA it, and get a replacement

[JenjerBread]

is your pc power csble 2 pin or 3 pin?

[VibesJunk]

1 minute ago, gchan985 said:

is your pc power csble 2 pin or 3 pin?

I think it's 3

[Epic_Nex]

Grounded meaning that where it plugs into the wall for electricity, it has 3 metal inserts and not 2. Make sure your PC and audio system is grounded.

[VibesJunk]

2 minutes ago, Epic_Nex said:

Grounded meaning that where it plugs into the wall for electricity, it has 3 metal inserts and not 2. Make sure your PC and audio system is grounded.

All this stuff started happening after a new motherboard installation so I do not believe it is the grounding issue

[JenjerBread]

2 minutes ago, Epic_Nex said:

Grounded meaning that where it plugs into the wall for electricity, it has 3 metal inserts and not 2. Make sure your PC and audio system is grounded.

thanks for explaining

[VibesJunk]

8 minutes ago, gchan985 said:

thanks for explaining

What do I do now?

 

[JenjerBread]

1 minute ago, VibesJunk said:

What do I do now?

 

is the motherboard still covered by warranty if so rma it and try with the new one that they send will hopefully send you

[VibesJunk]

1 minute ago, gchan985 said:

is the motherboard still covered by warranty if so rma it and try with the new one that they send will hopefully send you

I want to determine if the board is the problem first lol

[JenjerBread]

have you tried other speakers and headphones?

can you make sure that the pc is earthed/grounded if you can connect the case to a water mains line via a cable with ends bare any cable will do 

[VibesJunk]

3 minutes ago, gchan985 said:

have you tried other speakers and headphones?

can you make sure that the pc is earthed/grounded if you can connect the case to a water mains line via a cable with ends bare any cable will do 

I already tried my headset

[JenjerBread]

errr is your case metal??

[JenjerBread]

3 minutes ago, VibesJunk said:

I already tried my headset

have you tried audio ports on the motherboard, soundcard, or usb Sound card?

[Epic_Nex]

If nothing has changed except the motherboard, and it did not have static before, then the logical answer is its the motherboard or the installation of it.

[VibesJunk]

1 hour ago, gchan985 said:

have you tried audio ports on the motherboard, soundcard, or usb Sound card?

I plugged my speakers into the lim green outlet in the back, and the headset via USB in teh front

[VibesJunk]

2 hours ago, Epic_Nex said:

If nothing has changed except the motherboard, and it did not have static before, then the logical answer is its the motherboard or the installation of it.

You think like my power cable or something could be loose? I honestly know where to look. I think im going to get a replacement

[VibesJunk]

2 hours ago, gchan985 said:

errr is your case metal??

i just grounded my computer, plugged the power cable into the wallsocket. I turned on my computer and tested it out, did not fix anything