New 2009 2010 BMW Z4 - ZPOST
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   New 2009 2010 BMW Z4 - ZPOST > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Off-Topic Discussions Board > Video + PC Gaming / Computing

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      12-09-2022, 06:06 PM   #1
///d
Captain
///d's Avatar
United_States
1807
Rep
609
Posts

Drives: F15 35d M Sport
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Minne-snow-ta

iTrader: (0)

ASUS mobo center channel buzzing

I have a brand new ASUS ROG mobo with 5.1 realtek audio. The center channel buzzes. I have tried different cables, speakers, and swapped to other channels, and all troubleshooting points to the center channel itself. Even if I turn off and unplug the PC from the wall it still buzzes. All drivers are up to date.

My last resort question is does the center channel need a mono 3.5mm plug instead of stereo? It shouldnt matter, but its the last thing I can think of other than the mobo port being bad.
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro

My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread
Appreciate 0
      12-09-2022, 06:31 PM   #2
Frostynorth
Weirdo
Frostynorth's Avatar
Canada
431
Rep
182
Posts

Drives: 2011 e92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Middle of nowhere

iTrader: (0)

Beyond maybe trying a ground loop isolator, I'd RMA the board.

Would think the center would be mono, but not positive on that one
Appreciate 0
      12-09-2022, 07:08 PM   #3
///d
Captain
///d's Avatar
United_States
1807
Rep
609
Posts

Drives: F15 35d M Sport
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Minne-snow-ta

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Frostynorth View Post
Beyond maybe trying a ground loop isolator, I'd RMA the board.

Would think the center would be mono, but not positive on that one
Yeah I need to order isolators and a mono cable, cant find any in town.

I dont think it needs to be mono. I dont recall PC surround sound speakers havi g a mono plug for the center. But its a last resort before tearing it apart to send to ASUS.
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro

My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread
Appreciate 0
      12-09-2022, 07:17 PM   #4
Frostynorth
Weirdo
Frostynorth's Avatar
Canada
431
Rep
182
Posts

Drives: 2011 e92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Middle of nowhere

iTrader: (0)

It's lame having to send a board back, hope those solve it.

Post up if they do, be good to know.
Appreciate 0
      01-10-2023, 03:29 PM   #5
///d
Captain
///d's Avatar
United_States
1807
Rep
609
Posts

Drives: F15 35d M Sport
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Minne-snow-ta

iTrader: (0)

realized after a spammer posted on this that I never updated.

I tried some more testing and realized that my results from previous tests were inconsistent. I thought I had narrowed it down to the center channel, but I found I had buzz using other audio devices as well though the same amps and in no particular pattern. So I scrapped the amps all-together and was going to buy a 5.1 computer/gaming speaker system but couldn't find anything that I liked, so I bought a 5.1 theater receiver and connected to my PC through optical. I had to run a patch to get my sound card to push 5.1 through optical, but all is working well. Using optical for sound allowed me to use the other channels on my sound card for haptic feedback channels for sim racing and such as well, so it worked out in the end.
__________________
F15 35d M Sport (SOLD ) | F30 328i | 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro

My Diesel Information Thread | My Wheels, Tires, and Fitment Thread | My Teardrop Camper Build | My F15 Suspension Lift Thread
Appreciate 1
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:48 AM.




zpost
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST