Problem with RAM and audio issues
Problem with RAM and audio issues
i'm experiencing vram saturation in all games, especially at high resolutions. adjusting settings doesn't help, and lowering resolution still causes audio issues. once vram reaches 8gb it cuts sound quality. i've checked various components but haven't found a reliable fix. my setup includes a ryzen 7 3700x with evga ftw3 3070 graphics, 32gb ram at 3200mhz, and an asus rog strix x570 gamer motherboard. audio comes through a goxlr mini with headphones plugged in.
The audio problem seems unusual unless your motherboard has a defect or you're running some unnecessary software. Check if the sound is coming through HDMI or directly from the motherboard. If it's wireless, test with a basic wired connection from the motherboard output. This issue isn't connected to your VRAM problems. For VRAM concerns, it might be a software problem—have you recently swapped out your graphics card? Consider removing or disabling any programs that modify GPU settings. You could also perform a clean OS installation using DDU and try a fresh setup on a different storage drive if possible.
your audio is routed through a GOXLR device connected to your USB port on the motherboard. from what you described, it seems like you're getting the sound from the motherboard rather than directly from your headphones. when you plug in your headphones directly into your PC, you don’t notice volume cuts but experience high levels. this often happens because Windows sound settings are lowered to very low levels (like 4%) and games further reduce it to just a few percent.
Keep in mind that the lineout on the back of your mobile and the headphone outlet on the front panel are typically set for different audio levels. Only connect the correct device to each to achieve balanced sound. Right now, remove the GoXir and simply use an external audio source to the motherboard, then address the audio problem later once you resolve the VRAM issue. Handle these two problems individually.