Very annoying hissing noise (Any device that is plugged in)

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Hello guys,

I am having a lot of trouble with this very annoying hissing sound that you can hear if you plug in any speaker / headphone, etc, in the computer.
It's a very high pitched, continuous, beep, and static in the background.
I have tried many suggestions I found while searching similar threads, for example, using rear line out jacks instead of the front ones, turn off microphone, update drivers (Realtek).. and none of them helped.

Here are the specs, I'll gladly provide you with any more information:
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Operating System
	MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
	Intel Core i3 530  @ 2.93GHz	41 °C
	Clarkdale 32nm Technology
RAM
	4,00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
	Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H55M-S2H (Socket 1156)	40 °C
Graphics
	TLU-01911C (1440x900@60Hz)
	1024MB GeForce GT 220 (Gigabyte)	28 °C
Hard Drives
	488GB Seagate ST3500418AS ATA Device (SATA)	34 °C
Optical Drives
	HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 ATA Device
Audio
	Realtek High Definition Audio

.more audio info..:
Sound Cards
	Dispositivo de audio USB
	Realtek High Definition Audio
Playback Devices
	Altavoces (3- USB Audio CODEC )	(default)
	Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
	Altavoces (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Recording Device
	Realtek Digital Input (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Speaker Configuration
	Speaker type	Stereo

Stupid question, but, could it be that I don't have a sound card?
 

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465GB Seagate ST3500320NS ATA Device (SATA)
931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 ATA Device (SATA)
3726GB Hitachi HGST HDS 5C4040ALE630 USB Device (USB
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LEPA G 650W 80 PLUS Gold
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The mainboard has a built-in Realtek ALC888B codec, or onboard sound chip in other words.

It appears to have 2 spare PCi slots if you wished to add a higher quality sound card, however the noise issue you mention is not normal.

Interference is the most likely culprit. However whether it's from another component within the PC or is from an external source would be hard to say.

Moving the computer to a completely different location would eliminate the latter, but beyond that all I can suggest is to use ferrite rings on external audio cables and ensure you're running the right drivers for the sound chip...
 

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Thanks a lot for the response, could you link me to some good tutorials about buying / setting up a new sound card.
Oh and since you mentioned other components could cause it, I have quite a lot of cables / plugs next to the pc (where the main sockets are) For example, the wireless router is right next to it, maybe that is interfering, there are also about 5 other cables that go to for example the light, the speakers, printer..

Thanks once again for the reply ;)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
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Intel Core i5 4670K @ 3.40GHz
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MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)
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16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24)
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2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (MSI)
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Acer H236HL
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1920x1080@60Hz
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111GB KINGSTON SV300S37A120G ATA Device (SSD)
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465GB Seagate ST3500320NS ATA Device (SATA)
931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 ATA Device (SATA)
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Personally I'd want to eliminate the interference aspect of things first, because it could remain even if you fitted a standalone sound card... ;)

That's why I suggested moving the PC and beginning a process of elimination...
 

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Custom built machine
OS
W7 x64
CPU
Intel Q9300 2.5Ghz Quad LGA775 (Would like Q9650)
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3R (F6 Bios)
Memory
4Gb OCZ Gold 1,333Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Palit HD4850 O/C Sonic 512Mb DDR3, Dual DViD's
Sound Card
Azalia to twin Samson 50w Studio Monitors
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Twin Dell (E-IPS) U2311H 23.6" Screens
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1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
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Crucial M4 SSD, archives on twin Western Digital Caviar Black WD2002FAEX, 2TB, 7200rpm HDD's, Samsung Ritemaster CD/DVD Burner...
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OCZ 600w
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Lian-Li PC8 acoustifoamed' aluminium tower
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Scythe 140mm Zipang
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So I went ahead and moved the pc, no luck. So I called my it super knowledged friend and he said it could be the power supply.

I have no idea what to do now.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1Intel Core i5 4670K @ 3.40GHz16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24)2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (MSI)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5 4670K @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)
Memory
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (MSI)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer H236HL
Screen Resolution
1920x1080@60Hz
Hard Drives
111GB KINGSTON SV300S37A120G ATA Device (SSD)
2794GB Seagate ST3000DM001-9YN166 ATA Device (SATA)
465GB Seagate ST3500320NS ATA Device (SATA)
931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 ATA Device (SATA)
3726GB Hitachi HGST HDS 5C4040ALE630 USB Device (USB
PSU
LEPA G 650W 80 PLUS Gold
Case
Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White)
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Corsair H60 74.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
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have you got a snake stuck in ur pc case
 

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q6600 2.4 overclocked to 3.2 ghz
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gigabyte ga_73pvm.s2h rev 1.0
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gtx 480 mbfg o/c
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onboard realtek hd audio
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benq 24 inch (led)
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barracuda 7200rpm 320gb
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jeantech 900watts
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I wish, would be much simpler to solve :D
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
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Intel Core i5 4670K @ 3.40GHz
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MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)
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16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24)
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2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (MSI)
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Acer H236HL
Screen Resolution
1920x1080@60Hz
Hard Drives
111GB KINGSTON SV300S37A120G ATA Device (SSD)
2794GB Seagate ST3000DM001-9YN166 ATA Device (SATA)
465GB Seagate ST3500320NS ATA Device (SATA)
931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 ATA Device (SATA)
3726GB Hitachi HGST HDS 5C4040ALE630 USB Device (USB
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LEPA G 650W 80 PLUS Gold
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Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White)
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Corsair H60 74.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
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The only way to resolve your issues is to start swapping out suspect components which could be causing the problem. I guess a "noisy" PSU could cause such an issue, but I would be surprised if anything but a dirt cheap one were to do so.

I think I might first try ensuring the drivers are the right, and latest, ones... then begin muting sound sources like line input etc - if the software interface allows that.
 

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Custom built machine
OS
W7 x64
CPU
Intel Q9300 2.5Ghz Quad LGA775 (Would like Q9650)
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3R (F6 Bios)
Memory
4Gb OCZ Gold 1,333Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Palit HD4850 O/C Sonic 512Mb DDR3, Dual DViD's
Sound Card
Azalia to twin Samson 50w Studio Monitors
Monitor(s) Displays
Twin Dell (E-IPS) U2311H 23.6" Screens
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Crucial M4 SSD, archives on twin Western Digital Caviar Black WD2002FAEX, 2TB, 7200rpm HDD's, Samsung Ritemaster CD/DVD Burner...
PSU
OCZ 600w
Case
Lian-Li PC8 acoustifoamed' aluminium tower
Cooling
Scythe 140mm Zipang
Keyboard
Cherry PS/2 custom model
Mouse
Lenovo USB laser "Thinkpad" Mouse
Internet Speed
ADSL2+ @14Mbps downstream & Cat6 Gigabit Ethernet
Antivirus
NOD32
Browser
Opera
Other Info
Silicon Dust HD Homerun Dual FTA (Ethernet) TV Tuners, Dray Tek Vigor 2850Vn router and 8x HP Gigabit Switch. Lian-Li CR26 Card Reader, Canon MF4430 iSensys laser printer/scanner.
Quick update, the sound is still there, but another awkward thing is happening.
When I open certain programs, such as Notepad++ and start editing lots of php files, I believe my CPU starts buzzing as well! Its wierd, I close the program, the sound stops immediately, I open it, it comes back :/
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5 4670K @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)
Memory
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (MSI)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer H236HL
Screen Resolution
1920x1080@60Hz
Hard Drives
111GB KINGSTON SV300S37A120G ATA Device (SSD)
2794GB Seagate ST3000DM001-9YN166 ATA Device (SATA)
465GB Seagate ST3500320NS ATA Device (SATA)
931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 ATA Device (SATA)
3726GB Hitachi HGST HDS 5C4040ALE630 USB Device (USB
PSU
LEPA G 650W 80 PLUS Gold
Case
Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White)
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Corsair H60 74.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
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That sounds like one of the crystals the mobo went bad.
 

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whs said:
That sounds like one of the crystals the mobo went bad.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the reply, going to take it to the repair shop and Ill mention it ;)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1Intel Core i5 4670K @ 3.40GHz16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24)2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (MSI)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5 4670K @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
MSI Z87-G45 GAMING (MS-7821)
Memory
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (MSI)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer H236HL
Screen Resolution
1920x1080@60Hz
Hard Drives
111GB KINGSTON SV300S37A120G ATA Device (SSD)
2794GB Seagate ST3000DM001-9YN166 ATA Device (SATA)
465GB Seagate ST3500320NS ATA Device (SATA)
931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 ATA Device (SATA)
3726GB Hitachi HGST HDS 5C4040ALE630 USB Device (USB
PSU
LEPA G 650W 80 PLUS Gold
Case
Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White)
Cooling
Corsair H60 74.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Antivirus
Common sense
Browser
Firefox
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