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Problem with sound on new PC setup

Problem with sound on new PC setup

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Alysss
Member
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05-12-2025, 02:27 PM
#1
I built this setup perhaps a week ago. Since then, I've experienced some inconsistent audio issues. On my previous machine, everything worked smoothly without any static. But with this new build, my headphones keep producing constant static in the background. Turning the volume up makes it even more noticeable. I tried several fixes—plugging only the headphones into a laptop, using different ports, removing drivers, and even switching to a wireless model—but nothing resolved the problem. Could you offer any advice?
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Alysss
05-12-2025, 02:27 PM #1

I built this setup perhaps a week ago. Since then, I've experienced some inconsistent audio issues. On my previous machine, everything worked smoothly without any static. But with this new build, my headphones keep producing constant static in the background. Turning the volume up makes it even more noticeable. I tried several fixes—plugging only the headphones into a laptop, using different ports, removing drivers, and even switching to a wireless model—but nothing resolved the problem. Could you offer any advice?

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Jerryx01
Posting Freak
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05-15-2025, 07:26 AM
#2
Adjust the PCIe generation setting to version three.
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Jerryx01
05-15-2025, 07:26 AM #2

Adjust the PCIe generation setting to version three.

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05-21-2025, 03:49 AM
#3
I attempted the adjustment in BIOS, yet the noise remains. Appreciate your quick reply!
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iTz_x_Joesephs
05-21-2025, 03:49 AM #3

I attempted the adjustment in BIOS, yet the noise remains. Appreciate your quick reply!

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Leonex_pvp
Junior Member
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05-28-2025, 03:25 PM
#4
It's disappointing, but people often mention things affecting audio by influencing the I/O die. You might consider disabling EXPO, for instance. If using a low-quality speaker setup, does it cause static? Have you experimented with incorrect device profiles? For example, treating headphones as speakers or swapping 5.1 to 2.0 channels.
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Leonex_pvp
05-28-2025, 03:25 PM #4

It's disappointing, but people often mention things affecting audio by influencing the I/O die. You might consider disabling EXPO, for instance. If using a low-quality speaker setup, does it cause static? Have you experimented with incorrect device profiles? For example, treating headphones as speakers or swapping 5.1 to 2.0 channels.

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Blureux
Posting Freak
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05-28-2025, 10:08 PM
#5
When my computer faced issues earlier, I turned off XMP thinking it might be the problem, but static persisted. I don’t have backup speakers for testing. I’m not sure about setting up profiles like you suggested.
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Blureux
05-28-2025, 10:08 PM #5

When my computer faced issues earlier, I turned off XMP thinking it might be the problem, but static persisted. I don’t have backup speakers for testing. I’m not sure about setting up profiles like you suggested.

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kanebrine
Member
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05-30-2025, 09:28 PM
#6
Do you have the control panel (Realtek) set up? You can edit it there. Alternatively, you can right-click the volume icon in the taskbar and navigate to sound settings.
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kanebrine
05-30-2025, 09:28 PM #6

Do you have the control panel (Realtek) set up? You can edit it there. Alternatively, you can right-click the volume icon in the taskbar and navigate to sound settings.

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JokerFame
Senior Member
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06-01-2025, 06:14 PM
#7
I experimented with it briefly, but it didn’t offer any improvements. Would adding an USB adapter and connecting it to the computer’s back be a solution?
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JokerFame
06-01-2025, 06:14 PM #7

I experimented with it briefly, but it didn’t offer any improvements. Would adding an USB adapter and connecting it to the computer’s back be a solution?

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DiamndQueen
Member
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06-02-2025, 08:32 PM
#8
If the issue lies between the jack and the sound chip, it makes sense. If it's between the sound chip and the CPU, it's less likely—you'd probably need a USB sound card instead.
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DiamndQueen
06-02-2025, 08:32 PM #8

If the issue lies between the jack and the sound chip, it makes sense. If it's between the sound chip and the CPU, it's less likely—you'd probably need a USB sound card instead.