windows Speakers/Headset Fuzz

[runner]

Here is the story...

 

My headset + speakers have always worked fine.

 

Yesterday i got on vent for the first time in forever and everyone said my headset and mic sounded horrible.

 

So i tried to fix it...

 

Couple hours later i plugged in my speakers to listen to music while cleaning my house + all i heard was fuzz in the background.

 

Also when i go on vent now everyones chat lags and freezes....

 

So i plugged my headset back in, and all i hear is laggy fuzz on that too!

 

Please help!

 

Headset - TB Earforce Z6a

Sound card - REALTEK HD, Nvidia

OS - Windows XP

[Antichrist]

If your mic, headset, and speakers are all fuzzy, it's most likely not an issue with any single component.

My best guess is that your sound card is on its way out. If you have a desktop PC and you have an add-on sound card, but have onboard sound on your motherboard, try removing the sound card and use the motherboard inputs/outputs for sound.

 

If you are already using onboard sound, try adding a sound card, and use those inputs instead.

 

If either scenario eliminates your distortion, you've found the problem.

 

If you're using a laptop which has integrated sound, you will need to find a way to add an external sound card (most likely a USB or Firewire setup)

 

EDIT: As a last ditch effort before removing your card (removal only possible with a desktop PC), you can attempt to UPDATE your drivers for your soundcard to look for improvements. You can also attempt to ROLL BACK the drivers and see if that changes anything.

[runner]

Thanks! I'll contact my buddy (computer tech.) and see if he can help me do that. I dont know how to update or change any of that stuff. Thank you for the info!