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Occasionally strange pop sounds appear every three days following a new monitor purchase.

Occasionally strange pop sounds appear every three days following a new monitor purchase.

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vDnorth
Junior Member
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02-17-2026, 09:05 AM
#1
Hey! I noticed some strange pop sounds lately. After replacing my monitor, they started happening again about three days later. I tried another monitor and it worked for a while, but then the same thing happened again. It’s really frustrating and I’m getting really upset. Some folks mention issues with bad power outlets or grounding, but I’ve checked those too. My mouse is also acting weird on all my devices, including the PS5, and even my phone—including the pop sounds. It seems others can’t see it when watching videos, only when they experience it in real life. My friend said it doesn’t look the same on their PC, and the graphics look terrible on mine but not on theirs. Sorry for the unclear English. Any advice would be great!
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vDnorth
02-17-2026, 09:05 AM #1

Hey! I noticed some strange pop sounds lately. After replacing my monitor, they started happening again about three days later. I tried another monitor and it worked for a while, but then the same thing happened again. It’s really frustrating and I’m getting really upset. Some folks mention issues with bad power outlets or grounding, but I’ve checked those too. My mouse is also acting weird on all my devices, including the PS5, and even my phone—including the pop sounds. It seems others can’t see it when watching videos, only when they experience it in real life. My friend said it doesn’t look the same on their PC, and the graphics look terrible on mine but not on theirs. Sorry for the unclear English. Any advice would be great!

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manhunter4747
Member
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02-17-2026, 09:27 AM
#2
It seems there are electrical problems throughout your home. To ensure safety, I recommend hiring a licensed electrician. If you're living in a rental or apartment, ask your landlord to bring in a qualified professional instead of relying on family members.
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manhunter4747
02-17-2026, 09:27 AM #2

It seems there are electrical problems throughout your home. To ensure safety, I recommend hiring a licensed electrician. If you're living in a rental or apartment, ask your landlord to bring in a qualified professional instead of relying on family members.

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Drayden_
Member
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02-17-2026, 11:23 AM
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Also known as "pop-ins," these are short events where people gather at a location for a limited time.
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Drayden_
02-17-2026, 11:23 AM #3

Also known as "pop-ins," these are short events where people gather at a location for a limited time.

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PrimePriorty
Junior Member
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02-17-2026, 04:14 PM
#4
That's a valid point. Many terms are used without full understanding, such as "screen tearing." It's hard to give a clear answer. Usually, the issue appears when objects appear and disappear, especially from afar. This often relates to game engine problems. Turning certain effects on or off can help, and it might happen only when the game is installed on a spinning disk.
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PrimePriorty
02-17-2026, 04:14 PM #4

That's a valid point. Many terms are used without full understanding, such as "screen tearing." It's hard to give a clear answer. Usually, the issue appears when objects appear and disappear, especially from afar. This often relates to game engine problems. Turning certain effects on or off can help, and it might happen only when the game is installed on a spinning disk.

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Ventus213443
Junior Member
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02-21-2026, 07:12 AM
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What are your specifications?
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Ventus213443
02-21-2026, 07:12 AM #5

What are your specifications?

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naomy1015
Junior Member
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02-22-2026, 10:25 PM
#6
Based on the details provided, it seems unlikely they intend that meaning.
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naomy1015
02-22-2026, 10:25 PM #6

Based on the details provided, it seems unlikely they intend that meaning.

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elehal
Member
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02-24-2026, 04:59 AM
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It's strange how people repeatedly bring the same issues to this place without being able to record or verify them. Even though I remain skeptical about any unusual phenomenon, the experiences shared by others might offer some insight.
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elehal
02-24-2026, 04:59 AM #7

It's strange how people repeatedly bring the same issues to this place without being able to record or verify them. Even though I remain skeptical about any unusual phenomenon, the experiences shared by others might offer some insight.

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TBosseB
Junior Member
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02-25-2026, 11:37 AM
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If this applies, it should be saved using your phone and then shared with me.
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TBosseB
02-25-2026, 11:37 AM #8

If this applies, it should be saved using your phone and then shared with me.

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wilgo13
Junior Member
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02-26-2026, 06:08 PM
#9
They resemble signs of overheating or failing GPU memory. Texture rendering issues near close-ups might point to memory, GPU, or storage problems. Check the full system details and record a video while Afterburner is active.
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wilgo13
02-26-2026, 06:08 PM #9

They resemble signs of overheating or failing GPU memory. Texture rendering issues near close-ups might point to memory, GPU, or storage problems. Check the full system details and record a video while Afterburner is active.