Headphone feedback

[R3dRaven]

Hi all,

Not sure if this is the right place but i hope someone on here can help.

I have just upgraded my Mobo and CPU to the Roc Strix B550-e with a ryzen 5600x, Since the swap in all games or any application that uses my GPU im getting feedback through my headphones. I'm hearing the feedback when the games have been muted and the system too.

My old mother board was the AX-370 k7 by gigabyte and i had no issues at all, but saying that i did notice my GPU making some odd noises even when using that board.

So far ive tried:

• Installed and re-installed all audio drivers,
• re-installed all gpu drivers,
• removed and re-seated the GPU,
• Tried using USB-C audio jack instead of a 3.5mm,
• Turned on G-sync to the gpu as default ( read that this could work on a tom hardware post )
• Unplugged the front audio header ( maybe static from PSU )

I dont think this is an issue with the mobo per say, but the GPU, the static i can hear through the headphones is directly matching the noises the GPU makes when under load.

The gpu in question is the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 OC EVO.

If anyone has any ideas it would be greated appreciated, Many Thanks

 

[Fl_ux]

You could try using a ground loop noise isolator, inbetween the headphones and the socket you've got it plugged into. While you try to figure it out, If that works, at least you can use it without the feedback till it's sorted.

Other things you could try

• Disconnect and reconnect the headset. which you probably already tried. Test this by moving the computer or device and headset to another location.
• Plug the headset into another computer, a smartphone or other device and determine whether the problem persists.
• Plug a different headset into the device. If you hear crackling with another headset, the cause may be a dirty, cracked or worn jack, or a problem with your computer's sound card.

Might be that the new mobos audio circuitry is damage or just not as good as your last mobs for cutting out interferance.

Hope this is of some help too you and you can get it fixed asap.

 

[R3dRaven]

I have tried all these things, I have found out tho that using the headphones in the front panel removes about 95% of the feedback form the GPU, problem is my case doesnt have a front 3.5 for a mic lol.

After doing some more reading it looks to be a common issue with Nvidia cards, mostly with the large power draw cards like the 3080, so god knows why my little 2060 super is doing it.

I have ordered a ground loop noise isolator and also an external DAC, hopefully one or both these pieces of kit will solve the issue.

I really do hate first world problems...

 

[EsaT]

After doing some more reading it looks to be a common issue with Nvidia cards, mostly with the large power draw cards like the 3080, so god knows why my little 2060 super is doing it.

Question is about crammed to the brink with signal and power wiring mobo being very prone to being EMI magnet.
And 200W power draw card isn't any frugal card.
Transients actually reach toward 250W.
https://www.igorslab.de/en/kfa2-rtx-2060-super-ex-1-click-oc-review-good-must-not-be-expensive/5/
https://www.igorslab.de/en/prevente...060-super-gaming-x-in-test-quiet-and-kuehl/6/

You could try using a ground loop noise isolator, inbetween the headphones and the socket you've got it plugged into.

Waste of money and time.
Ground loops happen only between two grounded/ground preferenced devices, like some player and amplifier.

 

[t31os]

You could try moving your audio to a usb connection, there's a good number of USB sourdcard adapters out there that take your 3.5mm audio and mic and convert that to a USB connection, you can pick those up for less than a tenner. Whether moving to a USB connection would help or alleviate the issue i have no idea, but it's a cheap option (and you could plug into the front of the case if it has front USB ports).

 

[serious_adam15]

I notice this issue too when connecting straight with 3.5mm cable. No matter what headphones I use. I ended up getting a scarlet 2i2, made for producing but isolates all that static noise really well. There are much cheaper options though.

 

[EsaT]

I notice this issue too when connecting straight with 3.5mm cable. No matter what headphones I use. I ended up getting a scarlet 2i2, made for producing but isolates all that static noise really well. There are much cheaper options though.

And that motherboard certainly isn't cheap, but with all the marketing hype.
Motherboard is simply crappy place to cram sound card into.

Btw, low impedance headphones are the most sensitive to fixed voltage interference.