- Mar 3, 2015
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Hello Everyone,
I have had two persistent issues with my computer and sound for over a year and cannot seem to identify the causes. They are potentially interrelated as they both seem related to graphical demand.
Firstly, the entire system locks up occasionally for less than a second and is accompanied by a loud buzz emitted by any sound device connected to it. This doesn't appear to be affected by how long the computer is on for (heat), but may increase in frequency with graphical demand from playing videos or games. When running Performance in Task Manager there is an enormous spike in CPU Usage (from 3% to 50% for instance)
Secondly, I have monitor speakers connected via insulated cables to a TASCAM interface, which has USB connection to the PC. They emit a low hum constantly, even whilst not plugged into something. This sound also increases in volume corresponding to graphical demand too. It is unbearable at times and they are consequently not being used.
If anyone could provide insight as to a potential cause for either or both problems I would be more than grateful! Thanks, the specs are as follows:
Specs http://i.imgur.com/RT3Cyyb.jpg
- Intel Core i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40 GHz
- 2 x Corsair Dominator Platinum 4 GB
- ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard
- Nvidia GEForce GTX 660 Ti
- Samsung SSD 840 PRO Series (Windows 7 64x)
- WD Black 1TB
- Coolermaster Silencio 550 (case)
- Coolermaster Hyper 212x CPU Cooler
- Thermaltake Smart Power 750W 80
Sound
- NVIDIA High Definition Audio
- Realtec High Definition Audio
- TASCAM US-122 MKII
- Two KRK Rokit 5s
I have had two persistent issues with my computer and sound for over a year and cannot seem to identify the causes. They are potentially interrelated as they both seem related to graphical demand.
Firstly, the entire system locks up occasionally for less than a second and is accompanied by a loud buzz emitted by any sound device connected to it. This doesn't appear to be affected by how long the computer is on for (heat), but may increase in frequency with graphical demand from playing videos or games. When running Performance in Task Manager there is an enormous spike in CPU Usage (from 3% to 50% for instance)
Secondly, I have monitor speakers connected via insulated cables to a TASCAM interface, which has USB connection to the PC. They emit a low hum constantly, even whilst not plugged into something. This sound also increases in volume corresponding to graphical demand too. It is unbearable at times and they are consequently not being used.
If anyone could provide insight as to a potential cause for either or both problems I would be more than grateful! Thanks, the specs are as follows:
Specs http://i.imgur.com/RT3Cyyb.jpg
- Intel Core i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40 GHz
- 2 x Corsair Dominator Platinum 4 GB
- ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard
- Nvidia GEForce GTX 660 Ti
- Samsung SSD 840 PRO Series (Windows 7 64x)
- WD Black 1TB
- Coolermaster Silencio 550 (case)
- Coolermaster Hyper 212x CPU Cooler
- Thermaltake Smart Power 750W 80
Sound
- NVIDIA High Definition Audio
- Realtec High Definition Audio
- TASCAM US-122 MKII
- Two KRK Rokit 5s
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