Audio Crackling, possible (new) CPU broke?

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Shoga

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Hey guys.

So I'm getting a lot of audio crackling, I've tried all sorts of software changes and clean install but nothing works.

The audio crackling is not constant but it happens every now and then using teamspeak or youtube for example.

I didn't make much of it until I decided to try to run Prime95 while on Teamspeak and everyone's audio just went nuts. I'm thinking there might be something wrong with my CPU.
Doing another CPU burner (EVGA OC Scanner) my FPS went to like 6.
What do I do from here? I'd like to figure out exactly what is wrong but my PC solving experience only goes so far. Thank you.


My PC build is as following: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Soyaman/saved/9tQv6h

Sorry for not being able to provide more information.
Thanks a lot!
 
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Random_tech

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the problem is that you either have not the best connection somewhere(even in the motherboard i'ts self), or you have a broken connection.
and another problem is that you are getting some RF(Radio Frequency) interference in the wire or componets, therefore changing the sound
 
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Shoga

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So I'd want to double check all my motherboard wiring to make sure it's all properly set in?

I'll admit I was a bit quick on the PSU to MOBO connector as it was so difficult to get in I was afraid it'd break the board. I might have to pull out some pliers to get it set if that's the case :eek:

Thanks though.
I'll give it a shot ASAP (probably tomorrow) and I'll report back. The problem really is it's not very consistent so it's difficult to tell immediately if it's solved.
 
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I've encountered distorted audio many times. Sometimes it's caused by a corrupted audio driver. To correct that... go to Device Manager... find the audio driver and uninstall it from there... restart PC and reinstall driver.

Another time I encountered distorted audio (on my wireless headset)... it was caused by interference from my new Wireless Gamepad. They both used the same 2.4GHz frequency and I discovered when the gamepad's USB receiver was powered up, my music and movies would suffer. So rather than constantly unplug the USB cable from the back of my computer when I wanted to listen to music, I simply bought a USB Hub with on/off switches on every port.. Cleared up my problem by allowing me to turn off the port when I didn't need it.
 
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Shoga

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Hey guys, quick update.

I tried to reseat the 24 pin power connector, turns out it came off really easily and I couldn't get it to click in just like when I built it. I even tried to use a pair of pliers. I felt like if I kept pushing it'd just break the board as it was already bending significantly with barely getting in.

I'm gonna try to contact Corsair or at the very least look for a place to buy a new connector so hopefully I won't have this problem.
 
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