Problem with sound persistence. Unclear next steps.
Problem with sound persistence. Unclear next steps.
I've been experiencing problems with my desktop audio for some time now, and I'm not sure how to resolve it. For example, during gameplay, the sound often disappears completely and only returns when I interact with certain controls, especially when using mouse1. Additionally, the Bluetooth connection on my system appears to be faulty—connecting a soundbar doesn't work via Bluetooth, but using the Aux cable functions perfectly. This issue also affects any other Bluetooth audio devices connected to it. I'm certain the hardware is functioning correctly since they work fine on my laptop.
I've attempted various solutions: using the troubleshooter, reinstalling drivers, replacing components like the motherboard, processor, and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi PCIE, and even installing drivers from the motherboard CD. Despite these efforts, I still don't understand where the problem lies and it's becoming increasingly frustrating.
Operating System: Windows 11 Home 64-bit
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (54 °C) – Matisse 7nm Technology
RAM: 32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1059MHz (16-16-16-35)
Motherboard: Micro-Star International Co. Ltd. MAG B550 TOMAHAWK (MS-7C91) (AM4) Graphics
Graphics: TOSHIBA-TV (4096x2160@60Hz) – ASUS VP249 (1920x1080@60Hz)
RAM: 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (EVGA) – 52 °C
Storage: 1863GB Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB (Type unknown, SSD)
Storage Devices: 28GB USB DISK 3.0 USB Device, Optical Drives
Network Adapter: TP-Link WiFi 6 AX3000 PCIe WiFi Card (Archer TX3000E), up to 2400Mbps, Bluetooth 5.2
Audio: Realtek High Definition Audio
Sound Cards: Steam Streaming Microphone, Steam Streaming Speakers, NVIDIA High Definition Audio, Oculus Virtual Audio Device, Realtek High Definition Audio
Playback Devices: Speakers (Steam Streaming Microphone), Headphones (Oculus Virtual Audio Device), TOSHIBA-TV (NVIDIA High Definition Audio), ASUS VP249 (NVIDIA High Definition Audio), Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) – default, Speakers (Steam Streaming Speakers), Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Recording Devices: Microphone (Logi C270 HD WebCam), Headset Microphone (Oculus Virtual Audio Device) – default, Microphone (Steam Streaming Microphone)
For the audio problems, the integrated audio should prevent major disruptions. Try using a USB audio adapter and check if the issues persist. Regarding Bluetooth, you've already made several changes; consider clearing the stack completely to see if it resolves the issue.
Why would including an extra stage in the audio connections affect performance? What does removing the buffer from the stack refer to?
I've been experiencing problems with my desktop audio for some time now, and I'm not sure how to resolve it. To begin with, the sound often disappears entirely and only resumes when I interact with the system—such as clicking or moving the sound wheel on the keyboard. Additionally, the Bluetooth connection seems to be unstable; connecting my soundbar doesn't allow audio playback via Bluetooth, while the Aux cable functions properly (except for this issue). This pattern repeats with any other Bluetooth devices connected. I'm certain the hardware is functioning correctly since they work fine on my laptop. I've attempted various solutions including using the troubleshooter, reinstalling drivers, replacing components like the motherboard, processor, and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi PCIE, as well as installing drivers from the motherboard CD. Still, I don't have a clear explanation for the problem and it's causing me a lot of frustration.