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Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 10-22-2006, 09:38 PM

..could be that the headphones arn't shielded and act like an antenna. Try grabbing the cord when you've got it on. If the humming goes up, it's probablt due to that.

I know, my work headset at home here does that all day! It does go away when you mute though?

Callum · 10-22-2006, 10:48 PM

Ok, so no one took notice of my post.

I did a bit of searching, and there are loads of forum posts about this problem.

Basically, the onboard sound bus is located near to the PCI bus controller, and so picks up interference (caused by the varying electric current in the PCI bus causing a varying magnetic field, that induces a current in the onboard sound bus).

A dedicated sound card is better shielded, and also "cleans up" the sound before it is output.

So you can A) leave it alone, as you said you never even noticed it until just now, or B) buy a dedicated sound card. You should be able to get a basic one for about USD20.

SpiritWarrior · 10-22-2006, 11:00 PM

Yeah they're quite cheap to buy. Least we now know what causes it, cheers Callum.

ZFR · 10-23-2006, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood:
..could be that the headphones arn't shielded and act like an antenna. Try grabbing the cord when you've got it on. If the humming goes up, it's probablt due to that.

I know, my work headset at home here does that all day! It does go away when you mute though?

I tried several different headphones and speakers.
It is a problem with the sound card. That I'm sure of.

Quote:

Originally posted by Callum:
Ok, so no one took notice of my post.

I did. I did.

I'll be getting a dedicated sound card. Thanks for the info. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 10-23-2006, 03:09 AM: Message edited by: ZFR ]

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 10-23-2006, 05:39 AM

If that's case, then I would see about getting a used one. Sound is not a big factor for me since I only use it for games, so I wouldn't spend much.

ZFR · 10-24-2006, 11:09 AM

I got a new soundcard and problem solved. Thanks Callum.

bubbe · 10-24-2006, 06:50 PM

I do have this problem too but I just ignore it and put on some music instead. Problem solved the cheap way! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Callum · 10-25-2006, 02:53 PM

Glad to be of service! Practicing for my new job in tech support.. w00t!

10-22-2006, 09:38 PM	#11
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	..could be that the headphones arn't shielded and act like an antenna. Try grabbing the cord when you've got it on. If the humming goes up, it's probablt due to that. I know, my work headset at home here does that all day! It does go away when you mute though? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

10-22-2006, 10:48 PM	#12
Callum Symbol of Cyric Join Date: October 21, 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 36 Posts: 1,143	Ok, so no one took notice of my post. I did a bit of searching, and there are loads of forum posts about this problem. Basically, the onboard sound bus is located near to the PCI bus controller, and so picks up interference (caused by the varying electric current in the PCI bus causing a varying magnetic field, that induces a current in the onboard sound bus). A dedicated sound card is better shielded, and also "cleans up" the sound before it is output. So you can A) leave it alone, as you said you never even noticed it until just now, or B) buy a dedicated sound card. You should be able to get a basic one for about USD20. __________________ [img]\"http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4763/callumavataranimated4ff.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-22-2006, 11:00 PM	#13
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Yeah they're quite cheap to buy. Least we now know what causes it, cheers Callum. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

10-23-2006, 05:39 AM	#15
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	If that's case, then I would see about getting a used one. Sound is not a big factor for me since I only use it for games, so I wouldn't spend much. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

10-24-2006, 11:09 AM	#16
ZFR Legion Symbol Join Date: February 14, 2002 Location: Ireland Age: 41 Posts: 7,369	I got a new soundcard and problem solved. Thanks Callum. __________________ ZFR

10-24-2006, 06:50 PM	#17
bubbe Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 38 Posts: 318	I do have this problem too but I just ignore it and put on some music instead. Problem solved the cheap way! [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Sorry about my bad english!

10-25-2006, 02:53 PM	#18
Callum Symbol of Cyric Join Date: October 21, 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 36 Posts: 1,143	Glad to be of service! Practicing for my new job in tech support.. w00t! __________________ [img]\"http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4763/callumavataranimated4ff.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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