Whenever I am doing something, sometimes it seems something particularly CPU intensive, the audio starts to pop/crackle. This occurs in all forms of media (games, music, youtube, zoom), however the audio out of sync only occurs while watching youtube or a zoom meeting. I have done so many things to try to fix this, including:
- Updating my audio drivers so many times and ways.
- Following way too many youtube tutorials.
- Restarting the computer way too often to be good for it.
- Reinstalling Windows per "Get Help" tech recommendation.
My computer is brand new as of Christmas and has the following specs:
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700F CPU @ 3.00GHz 3.00 GHz
Installed RAM 16.0 GB
Device ID 3295A1B5-18C9-47C3-83ED-61E20E19BB1B
Product ID 00325-80151-74910-AAOEM
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display
(purchased from IBuyPower through Costco)
OS specs:
Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 20H2
Installed on 3/22/2021
OS build 19042.867
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.551.0
I honestly don't know what to do, all that I know is that it started when I downloaded, then immediately uninstalled Voicemeeter Banana.
My computer originally came with Realtek HD audio drivers, as well as Realtek HD Audio Manager. I don't know what happened to the manager, I can't seem to find a way to get it back, and it doesn't seems to matter what drivers I use, the crackling persists. I would appreciate any help.