Audio began suddenly distorting and crackling?

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paulkadots
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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#11

I tried a different BIOS but audio still crackles and pops. The only adjustments I made were to voltage levels, mainly to prevent the CPU from receiving excessive power since Intel chips often fail under high loads. I haven't done any overclocking or other changes.

paulkadots

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #11

zMadeus
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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#12

I recommend reinstalling audio device drivers during BIOS updates. This isn't always a straightforward solution. Also, consider using a USB audio adapter after changing the BIOS version. Keep the BIOS voltage settings unchanged while you troubleshoot.

zMadeus

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #12

Sly202001
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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#13

I tried both the latest Realtek and the standard Realtek drivers. I also tested with the Soundblaster Play 3, but it didn't work, so I went back to the most recent BIOS update.

Sly202001

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #13

I tried both the latest Realtek and the standard Realtek drivers. I also tested with the Soundblaster Play 3, but it didn't work, so I went back to the most recent BIOS update.

Logarion
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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#14

Have you explored BIOS version 7D37v1C? It doesn't seem to be working, so it might not be useful.

Logarion

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #14

Have you explored BIOS version 7D37v1C? It doesn't seem to be working, so it might not be useful.

Endothief
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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#15

I haven't tried it yet, but I think the issue isn't tied to the BIOS version right now. The noises you're hearing—popping sounds in this video and popping when closing out—along with static and crackling from moving the 50hz test audio slider—suggest something else is at play.

Endothief

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #15

Swag_Games
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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#16

Also, here's a SS of the driver section of LatencyMon
https://imgur.com/G2GqjqN
View: https://imgur.com/G2GqjqN
- typical culprits at the top so nothing seems out of the ordinary.
Front page for good measure:
https://imgur.com/hRxzDez
the pagefaults are from having Path of Exile open, so nothing strange going on there as well.
View: https://imgur.com/hRxzDez

Swag_Games

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #16

blakestert
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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#17

Display an image of your motherboard I/O in its current setup.

blakestert

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #17

Display an image of your motherboard I/O in its current setup.

no1ne2be
Junior Member

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#18

I'm connecting Toslink optical from my Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX's I/O into an Xduoo XD05, then to a Rockford Fosgate punch 45 powered by an Astron 70A linear power supply. This setup drives a set of Drop + MrSpeaker Ether CX planar magnetic headphones.

I'm running Windows 11 and experience popping and static when changing the YouTube volume, especially when the main Windows audio level exceeds 50%. At lower levels, no noticeable noise appears while adjusting the onscreen slider.

The issue seems linked to YouTube. Adjust your audio level through Windows rather than directly via YouTube.

no1ne2be

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #18

HowBoutCoffee
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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#19

I also see the problems on Twitch and when shifting the main audio slider, though that could just be my nerves. Don't worry about the dust—I blow it every few days, the living space is fine.

HowBoutCoffee

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #19

I also see the problems on Twitch and when shifting the main audio slider, though that could just be my nerves. Don't worry about the dust—I blow it every few days, the living space is fine.

2befamezx3
Junior Member

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#20

Just confirming you didn't accidentally switch to the analog audio out.

2befamezx3

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #20

Just confirming you didn't accidentally switch to the analog audio out.

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