Principled Man Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 For the past few months, I've been getting random buzzes from the sound system, which is hooked up to my Dell XPS desktop. I fear that it's my sound card, but I have no experience with that part of my computer. My current sound system is a small Logitech 5.1 system. I don't want to go buy a new set of speakers and then find out that it's my sound card. Anyone have similar troubles? Are there any computer diagnostics that I can do to find out what's causing the buzzes? It's really irritating..... :sarcastic: :sarcastic: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Does the problem happen both when the laptop is plugged in and when it's running on battery? If it only happens when it's plugged in then you may have an issue with that circuit not being grounded correctly. Try plugging it in in another part of the house (different circuit). Try swapping out the connecting cables to test if that is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Does the problem happen both when the laptop is plugged in and when it's running on battery? If it only happens when it's plugged in then you may have an issue with that circuit not being grounded correctly. Try plugging it in in another part of the house (different circuit). Try swapping out the connecting cables to test if that is the problem. It's a Dell XPS desktop. I've had the speaker system for at least two years. The buzzing started a couple of months ago. Edited June 12, 2015 by Principled Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRushmonkey Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Try borrowing some speakers from somewhere or try your ones out on a different computer to see if they're not causing the problems :) . Do you know if your laptop desktop (SORRY!! But the same principles still apply whatever it is) drivers are up to date (you can find out on the Dell website)? Could it be your audio jack connection. They tend to get their wires pulled quite a bit. Edited June 13, 2015 by LittleRushmonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Try borrowing some speakers from somewhere or try your ones out on a different computer to see if they're not causing the problems :) . Do you know if your laptop l drivers are up to date (you can find out on the Dell website)? Could it be your audio jack connection. They tend to get their wires pulled quite a bit. It is a DESKTOP.....not a laptop. I am in the process of trying other speakers and checking all my wiring. Got my huge desk pulled out and I'm cleaning and vaccuming the computer and everything. It was overdue for a cleaning anyway... This is turning into a major chore!! I will survive it...... :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Yes, the easiest way to diagnose it would be to try other speakers and see if it does the same thing. If it's still buzzing, it could very well be the sound card. Maybe plug another computer (if available) into the same speakers and see if the buzzing persists. Replacing a sound card is pretty easy if it comes down to that, probably one of the easiest things I've ever had to do with the tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I wonder why I thought it was a laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I've had that on and off through my desktop speakers for years. Never have figured out what's up with it. Even a different computer and a different house. It only seems to last for a little while and then stops. I always chalked it up to solar flares. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 I wonder why I thought it was a laptop? Because people who buy desktops (such as yours truly) are all but extinct? :laughing guy: :laughing guy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I wonder why I thought it was a laptop? Because people who buy desktops (such as yours truly) are all but extinct? :laughing guy: :laughing guy: I'm a desktop girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I wonder why I thought it was a laptop? Because people who buy desktops (such as yours truly) are all but extinct? :laughing guy: :laughing guy: I'm a desktop girl!Don't let Sheldon hear that, he'll take it the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 I wonder why I thought it was a laptop? Because people who buy desktops (such as yours truly) are all but extinct? :laughing guy: :laughing guy: I'm a desktop girl! Deskboy, deskgirlRoll your desk chairs round the worldLet your disk drives walk and talkAnd set you free..... ;) ;) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I wonder why I thought it was a laptop? Because people who buy desktops (such as yours truly) are all but extinct? :laughing guy: :laughing guy: I built mine last summer, thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I wonder why I thought it was a laptop? Because people who buy desktops (such as yours truly) are all but extinct? :laughing guy: :laughing guy: I'm a desktop girl!Don't let Sheldon hear that, he'll take it the wrong way. Sheldon takes everything the wrong way! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I wonder why I thought it was a laptop? Because people who buy desktops (such as yours truly) are all but extinct? :laughing guy: :laughing guy: I'm a desktop girl! Deskboy, deskgirlRoll your desk chairs round the worldLet your disk drives walk and talkAnd set you free..... ;) ;) Wait, I thought the "worst lines in a Rush song" thread was over there ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 I got onto some Dell troubleshooting forums, and other people have had the same problem. Taking their advice, I uninstalled some Dell devices that were downloaded in the last couple of months. So far, I haven't heard any stuttering or buzzing. Keeping my fingers crossed!! :) :) :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 For the past few months, I've been getting random buzzes from the sound system, which is hooked up to my Dell XPS desktop. I fear that it's my sound card, but I have no experience with that part of my computer. My current sound system is a small Logitech 5.1 system. I don't want to go buy a new set of speakers and then find out that it's my sound card. Anyone have similar troubles? Are there any computer diagnostics that I can do to find out what's causing the buzzes? It's really irritating..... :sarcastic: :sarcastic: Same here, Thinking its a wiring problem with the speakers. Never thought about it being within the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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