- Oct 17, 2016
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Specs:
* HTPC running Windows 8.1, connected via HDMI to Vizio TV/Onkyo receiver
* Intel i5 processor
* Gigabyte Z97N mobo
* MSI GPU - GeForce GTX 970
* G.Skill ripjaws SDRAM
When I first boot, my audio is fine. I can stream video/audio no problem, it comes through crystal clear. If I start playing a video game, the sound degrades over time - at first it's a dull background crackling, which worsens until the audio is a constant static-y roar. It takes anywhere from 5m to 30m for the degradation to begin, usually. As the audio degrades, I find my GPU performance seems to get worse as well. For example, Dark Souls 3, the character animations become more jerky and respond slower to my inputs.
If I close the game and stream video again (like Netflix), the audio will be fine.
If I reboot, the problem goes away temporarily. When I start gaming again, it will usually recur. The other solution I've tried (multiple times), is to completely wipe my video card drivers and do a clean reinstall. This will also work for a short time, before the problem recurs. I've had this PC build for 6mo now, and it's been a problem the whole time.
I have switched out HDMI cables, but I don't think cables are the issue (given that I can stream video/audio clearly when not gaming).
I'm really curious what could be causing this. My suspicion is some weird driver overlap or something, but I have no idea how to resolve it.
Would love any suggestions and advice. Thank you in advance!!
* HTPC running Windows 8.1, connected via HDMI to Vizio TV/Onkyo receiver
* Intel i5 processor
* Gigabyte Z97N mobo
* MSI GPU - GeForce GTX 970
* G.Skill ripjaws SDRAM
When I first boot, my audio is fine. I can stream video/audio no problem, it comes through crystal clear. If I start playing a video game, the sound degrades over time - at first it's a dull background crackling, which worsens until the audio is a constant static-y roar. It takes anywhere from 5m to 30m for the degradation to begin, usually. As the audio degrades, I find my GPU performance seems to get worse as well. For example, Dark Souls 3, the character animations become more jerky and respond slower to my inputs.
If I close the game and stream video again (like Netflix), the audio will be fine.
If I reboot, the problem goes away temporarily. When I start gaming again, it will usually recur. The other solution I've tried (multiple times), is to completely wipe my video card drivers and do a clean reinstall. This will also work for a short time, before the problem recurs. I've had this PC build for 6mo now, and it's been a problem the whole time.
I have switched out HDMI cables, but I don't think cables are the issue (given that I can stream video/audio clearly when not gaming).
I'm really curious what could be causing this. My suspicion is some weird driver overlap or something, but I have no idea how to resolve it.
Would love any suggestions and advice. Thank you in advance!!
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