6 months now and still no solution to audio Crackling/Popping/Dropouts

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       #21

    Ok mate well the SSD I think I am right in saying doesn't have drivers I saw that a few days ago on another thread and I have four in use in my machines I certainly haven't had to download any. The only thing with SSD's really is the firmware.

    I was thinking maybe if it was a spinner then the inner mechanisms were worn out or wearing out.

    Temps fine in fact the CPU is really good for a laptop.

    Now the RAM usage is fairly high and I am wondering how much RAM the machine will take - that depends on the chipset supporting say 8GB.

    Now the other thing we could do is a memory test because the DDR2 is fairly old but still ok. Did you try reseating the stick/s ? if not try that and then if it still persists a memtest is in order.

    For that you will need to make a bootable disk from this Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool and let it run for at least 8 passes.

    Just download that test burn to a disk and then set the BIOS to boot from the optical.
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  2. Posts : 47
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       #22

    ICit2lol said:
    Ok mate well the SSD I think I am right in saying doesn't have drivers I saw that a few days ago on another thread and I have four in use in my machines I certainly haven't had to download any. The only thing with SSD's really is the firmware.

    I was thinking maybe if it was a spinner then the inner mechanisms were worn out or wearing out.

    Temps fine in fact the CPU is really good for a laptop.

    Now the RAM usage is fairly high and I am wondering how much RAM the machine will take - that depends on the chipset supporting say 8GB.

    Now the other thing we could do is a memory test because the DDR2 is fairly old but still ok. Did you try reseating the stick/s ? if not try that and then if it still persists a memtest is in order.

    For that you will need to make a bootable disk from this Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool and let it run for at least 8 passes.

    Just download that test burn to a disk and then set the BIOS to boot from the optical.
    Kwitel already said that the problem goes away when the network is disabled. I have the same problem, but I don't want to have to disable the network connection every time I listen to music. Surely if it was a memory or CPU issue it would effect much more than just the audio output? Maybe the PC/laptop wouldn't even boot properly (maybe not at all) if the memory/CPU was faulty? All my drivers are up to date on windows 7. Also using pentium 4 CPU/DDR2 3Gb. All other functions work perfectly. Thanx!
    The network card is a tenda W322p/PCI.
    The same problem exists with either the motherboard on-board sound, or seperate sound card.
    It sounds like a fast repetitive stutter similar to a vinyl LP styli that has got stuck in one groove over and over again; e.g. "gra-gra-gra-gra-grateful".
    It's definitely a high dpc latency thing, but what to do?
    Last edited by thedoc735; 25 Mar 2013 at 19:41. Reason: info
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  3. Posts : 104
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       #23

    ICit2lol said:
    Ok mate well the SSD I think I am right in saying doesn't have drivers I saw that a few days ago on another thread and I have four in use in my machines I certainly haven't had to download any. The only thing with SSD's really is the firmware.

    I was thinking maybe if it was a spinner then the inner mechanisms were worn out or wearing out.

    Temps fine in fact the CPU is really good for a laptop.

    Now the RAM usage is fairly high and I am wondering how much RAM the machine will take - that depends on the chipset supporting say 8GB.

    Now the other thing we could do is a memory test because the DDR2 is fairly old but still ok. Did you try reseating the stick/s ? if not try that and then if it still persists a memtest is in order.

    For that you will need to make a bootable disk from this Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool and let it run for at least 8 passes.

    Just download that test burn to a disk and then set the BIOS to boot from the optical.
    I have no idea how to do what you just mentioned...that is, make a bootable disk.
    Why do I need to do that?

    Also, I think I am just going to buy another 4gb stick.
    Im usually low on memory anyways so it cant hurt, being that I am only at 4gbs.
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       #24


    In short to test the memory for any defects and lets be honest it isDDR2 and has had a fair bit of use and abuse for all we know.

    To do this you download and save the memtest ISO from that memtestsite I gave you to Downloads (I keep mine as an icon on the desktop - to dothat type Downloads in search and right click save to desktop) then usesomething like Imgburn to make a bootable disk from that download.

    Then you set the BIOS to boot from the optical drive insert the disk in the optical go to the BIOS and Exit and save settings and itwill do just that it boots in the memtest application it will not activate anyOS or suchlike. .

    You must let it run for at least 8 passes and if possibleovernight any red warnings will let you know if there is a problem. If the redwarnings start popping up straight away then you need go no further.


    The extra RAM yes go ahead by all means if that boardsupports more than 4GB which I think it does but looking at the prices it is really quite expensive. With RAM as a matter of interest it is best bought in"kits" that is to say twp sticks of the same brand in the samepackaging because they are more likely to be made at the same time as eachother and therefore more likely to be evenly "matched". If you cannotafford a kit then at least try to get the same brand.

    The Official ImgBurn Website

    To make the disk run Imgburn and use what I circled and follow theinstructions - you then have the bootable disk.







    * To doc mate I am just trying to eliminate any straightforward physical problems first if you think you know what the answer may bethen please I am more than happy to let you take over as I am not an expert byany means:)
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  5. Posts : 47
    windows 8 Pro x64
       #25

    kwitel said:
    ICit2lol said:
    Ok mate well the SSD I think I am right in saying doesn't have drivers I saw that a few days ago on another thread and I have four in use in my machines I certainly haven't had to download any. The only thing with SSD's really is the firmware.

    I was thinking maybe if it was a spinner then the inner mechanisms were worn out or wearing out.

    Temps fine in fact the CPU is really good for a laptop.

    Now the RAM usage is fairly high and I am wondering how much RAM the machine will take - that depends on the chipset supporting say 8GB.

    Now the other thing we could do is a memory test because the DDR2 is fairly old but still ok. Did you try reseating the stick/s ? if not try that and then if it still persists a memtest is in order.

    For that you will need to make a bootable disk from this Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool and let it run for at least 8 passes.

    Just download that test burn to a disk and then set the BIOS to boot from the optical.
    I have no idea how to do what you just mentioned...that is, make a bootable disk.
    Why do I need to do that?

    Also, I think I am just going to buy another 4gb stick.
    Im usually low on memory anyways so it cant hurt, being that I am only at 4gbs.
    make a bootable disk = you need to burn those files to a blank CD/DVD using a 'writer drive' and then boot from the CD/DVD drive, rather than the HDD.

    I only have 3GB memory and my PC never uses more than about 34%, I have almost 2GB spare most of the time. I can't see why your 4GB is not sufficient?

    I have also swapped out my memory sticks/CPU temporarily which made no difference to the audio problems?
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  6. Posts : 47
    windows 8 Pro x64
       #26

    ICit2lol said:
    In short to test the memory for any defects and lets be honest it isDDR2 and has had a fair bit of use and abuse for all we know.

    To do this you download and save the memtest ISO from that memtestsite I gave you to Downloads (I keep mine as an icon on the desktop - to dothat type Downloads in search and right click save to desktop) then usesomething like Imgburn to make a bootable disk from that download.

    Then you set the BIOS to boot from the optical drive insert the disk in the optical go to the BIOS and Exit and save settings and itwill do just that it boots in the memtest application it will not activate anyOS or suchlike. .

    You must let it run for at least 8 passes and if possibleovernight any red warnings will let you know if there is a problem. If the redwarnings start popping up straight away then you need go no further.


    The extra RAM yes go ahead by all means if that boardsupports more than 4GB which I think it does but looking at the prices it is really quite expensive. With RAM as a matter of interest it is best bought in"kits" that is to say twp sticks of the same brand in the samepackaging because they are more likely to be made at the same time as eachother and therefore more likely to be evenly "matched". If you cannotafford a kit then at least try to get the same brand.

    The Official ImgBurn Website

    To make the disk run Imgburn and use what I circled and follow theinstructions - you then have the bootable disk.
    * To doc mate I am just trying to eliminate any straightforward physical problems first if you think you know what the answer may bethen please I am more than happy to let you take over as I am not an expert byany means:)
    I only have 3GB memory and my PC never uses more than about 34%, I have almost 2GB spare most of the time. I can't see why anyone's 4GB is not sufficient?

    I have also swapped out my memory sticks/CPU temporarily which made no difference to the audio problems? I have also done the memtest thing anyway and used extensive testing with post probe/micro-scope (micro 2000) which revealed no issues. I also dismantled it and gave it a thorough dusting and 'contact' clean, non of which has made any difference at all?
    Tthe problem goes away when the network is disabled. I don't want to have to disable the network connection every time I listen to music! All my drivers are up to date on windows 7. Also using pentium 4 CPU/DDR2 3Gb. All other functions work perfectly. The network card is a tenda W322p/PCI.
    The same problem exists with either the motherboard on-board sound, or seperate sound card.
    It sounds like a fast repetitive stutter similar to a vinyl LP styli that has got stuck in one groove over and over again; e.g. "gra-gra-gra-gra-grateful".
    It's definitely a high dpc latency thing, but what to do?

    @ ICit2lol = hey man! ~ let's all work together on this thing. I think I have now eliminated those physical possibilities though? Keep up the good work/suggestions, you never know, you might just end up being someones saviour
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  7. Posts : 21,004
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       #27

    Doc mate that is what I said if you read my post - make a bootable disk now I and I am guessing most people in here anyway would know that means downloading the memtest to your downloads site on the machine then burn a disk (with Imgburn - image to disk) I think I used a DVD as I am not sure which it is as there are some that are just over the CD limit - anyway you then take that disk and reset the BIOS to boot from the optical and insert the DVD (or CD) and exit the BIOS keeping the changes and the machine will "boot" from that disk straight into memtest and then you just let it run. Now as I also said it needs at LEAST 8 passes preferably overnight to get a proper test done unless you see red errors strait popping up almost straight away or a few passes into the test.
    I didn't say anything about using the HDD mate the only way it is used is to keep that download in downloads.

    Well that is very good if your RAM only uses that much mine hovers at about 2GB of 8 and that is what I would expect it to be and the fact that the OP has some older RAM type in there suggests to me unless he has replaced it within the lat couple of years it has had a fair bit of use. Like I said I am just working down the elimination process starting at the simple stuff because too many times we jump to th worst case scenarios straight away when in fact it may be some thing quite simple, I mean you would not swap out a cars engine because the wrong key wouldn't start it would you?

    Hey but if you want to carry on and help this chap out then please be my guest I am only doing what I would do if it were my machine/s :)
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  8. Posts : 21,004
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       #28

    Well Doc what makes you think I haven't already helped anyone out?

    Not blowing my own trumpet mate but I have been on here for some time and while I am no expert I think I have done a few things right from time to time.

    Anyway you seem to have it under control you can take point.
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  9. Posts : 104
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    Thread Starter
       #29

    My problem is actually getting worse over time.

    My audio dropouts can now last up to 2 seconds.

    Im about ready to buy a new computer.
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  10. Posts : 21,004
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       #30

    kwitel said:
    My problem is actually getting worse over time.

    My audio dropouts can now last up to 2 seconds.

    Im about ready to buy a new computer.
    To be brutally honest kwitel if you have done all the drivers and stuff you cannot see what is going and put that new RAM in I think the Dell may have seen better days.

    Your last comment I think is probably going to save you a lot of grief in the long run mate. That is if the budget will run to it of course. It frequently happens you fix one thing and something else lest go bit like older cars really.
    Now it is entirely up to you but if you do get a new machine I would be very wary of getting one with Windows 8 on it unless of course you really like it.
    Personally I think it is leading us down a path that I do not like the sound of but it is up to you.
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