So I recently built a computer for the first time, and everything has been great. I currently have:
Case: Tt F51 Suppressor
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A
CPU: i7 6700K 4.6ghz
Cooling: Corsair H60 Liquid
RAM: Corsair Dominator DDR4 3000mhz
VIdeo Card: GTX 1070 SC
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W
OS: Windows 10 Pro
The rig performs beyond expectations for gaming and schoolwork. However, I recently noticed some audio 'crackle' under different circumstances and to different degrees. It happens MOSTLY on flash videos being played on Youtube or similar through Firefox. It's less severe but still happens using Internet Explorer. The crackles are random, and if I replay a part of a song over and over, the crackle happens at different portions in the audio streamed every time. When I play audio that's on my HDD/SSD or play games, the popping doesn't happen often, but happens.
I tried removing and re-installing my Realtek audio drivers (have the most current), and it did not help. I tried removing any and all OC's on my hardware - no dice. I want to say I started noticing it on September 3rd when the Anniversary update for Windows 10 was automatically installed. I can't confirm that, but I only put the computer together at the end of August...I was thinking of simply reformatting and seeing what it shows me then. Does anyone have any other ideas as to what it could be and what I should do? Thanks.
Case: Tt F51 Suppressor
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A
CPU: i7 6700K 4.6ghz
Cooling: Corsair H60 Liquid
RAM: Corsair Dominator DDR4 3000mhz
VIdeo Card: GTX 1070 SC
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W
OS: Windows 10 Pro
The rig performs beyond expectations for gaming and schoolwork. However, I recently noticed some audio 'crackle' under different circumstances and to different degrees. It happens MOSTLY on flash videos being played on Youtube or similar through Firefox. It's less severe but still happens using Internet Explorer. The crackles are random, and if I replay a part of a song over and over, the crackle happens at different portions in the audio streamed every time. When I play audio that's on my HDD/SSD or play games, the popping doesn't happen often, but happens.
I tried removing and re-installing my Realtek audio drivers (have the most current), and it did not help. I tried removing any and all OC's on my hardware - no dice. I want to say I started noticing it on September 3rd when the Anniversary update for Windows 10 was automatically installed. I can't confirm that, but I only put the computer together at the end of August...I was thinking of simply reformatting and seeing what it shows me then. Does anyone have any other ideas as to what it could be and what I should do? Thanks.