I'm not entirely sure which category to post this query in, as what I've read so far dictates that the 'problem' could be almost 'anything'.
Thank you in advance for any help, here's the scoop:
I recently built a new Gaming PC, and ever since my existing M-box (external sound card) and Rokit 5 studio monitors (speakers) have been buzzing, clicking, hissing, and popping, seemingly in relation to any computing processes. For example, they make noise in conjunction with mouse scrolling/movement, gaming, ProTools use, etc.. I feel like its important to note that the headphone output of the M-box is FINE... and I'm using the appropriate unbalanced TRS cables for the Rokit 5.
I've scoured the internet for information and found that it could be:
-Realtek Audio drivers (I'm using an external sound card though i.e. the M-Box)
-ASUS z170 Pro Gaming Motherboard (known issues with onboard audio apparently)
-Cheap USB cable (Between computer and M-box, possibly needs Ferrite Beads)
-Ground Loop (All of my components are plugged into one power strip, which is plugged into a grounded outlet though)
-PSU (I bought a high quality one)
-Graphics Card (ugh)
-Metal Case (as opposed to my old PC which had a plastic one)
-Speaker/USB cables running parallel to Power cables (I don't really have this anywhere)
-The list goes on...
All I know is that there was never any problem before. Something in my new PC is not co-operating with the M-box/Rokit 5 speakers.
Here is my PC's build:
NZXT S340 Glossy Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Case
EVGA 120-G1-1000-VR 80 PLUS GOLD 1000 W
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING LGA 1151
Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake Quad-Core 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 91W
Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2 Extreme Performance Water / Liquid CPU Cooler. 240mm
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4
ASUS GeForce GTX 970
SanDisk SSD PLUS 2.5" 480GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive
Seagate Hybrid Drive ST1000DX001 1TB
Thanks again!
Thank you in advance for any help, here's the scoop:
I recently built a new Gaming PC, and ever since my existing M-box (external sound card) and Rokit 5 studio monitors (speakers) have been buzzing, clicking, hissing, and popping, seemingly in relation to any computing processes. For example, they make noise in conjunction with mouse scrolling/movement, gaming, ProTools use, etc.. I feel like its important to note that the headphone output of the M-box is FINE... and I'm using the appropriate unbalanced TRS cables for the Rokit 5.
I've scoured the internet for information and found that it could be:
-Realtek Audio drivers (I'm using an external sound card though i.e. the M-Box)
-ASUS z170 Pro Gaming Motherboard (known issues with onboard audio apparently)
-Cheap USB cable (Between computer and M-box, possibly needs Ferrite Beads)
-Ground Loop (All of my components are plugged into one power strip, which is plugged into a grounded outlet though)
-PSU (I bought a high quality one)
-Graphics Card (ugh)
-Metal Case (as opposed to my old PC which had a plastic one)
-Speaker/USB cables running parallel to Power cables (I don't really have this anywhere)
-The list goes on...
All I know is that there was never any problem before. Something in my new PC is not co-operating with the M-box/Rokit 5 speakers.
Here is my PC's build:
NZXT S340 Glossy Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Case
EVGA 120-G1-1000-VR 80 PLUS GOLD 1000 W
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING LGA 1151
Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake Quad-Core 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 91W
Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2 Extreme Performance Water / Liquid CPU Cooler. 240mm
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4
ASUS GeForce GTX 970
SanDisk SSD PLUS 2.5" 480GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive
Seagate Hybrid Drive ST1000DX001 1TB
Thanks again!