Z370 Extreme4 Audio Crackle / Static

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   Hello, 
I have been experiencing an annoying audio crackle / static sound since I built my new computer.  This sound happens randomly when playing audio via web browser and also for in game audio.  This sound can be reproduced by sliding the volume control on youtube videos back and forth and also every time I shutdown or restart my computer it will make a quick static sound right before it shuts down.  

Things I have tried:  

1. installed / uninstalled manufacturer suggested Realtek audio drivers.  
2. disabled all audio enhancements
3. changed between audio bit rates / hz properties 
4. enabled / disabled application to take exclusive control of audio 
5. updated to latest bios 
6. set Ram speed back to auto 
7. disassembled and reassembled my PC to check motherboard standoffs and screws
8. blew dust out of audio jack
9. plugged headphones into front and rear audio jacks 
10. tested with second pair of headphones

Any suggestions on how to fix this problem would be much appreciated because the static sound is driving me insane.  

Hardware
i7 8700k 
EVGA GTX 1080ti hybrid
Corsair 360 rad watercooler 
gskill Tridentz 3200 32gb
samsung 860 evo 250
samsung 860 evo 500
EVGA 750g3 power supply 

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Rocto Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 Mar 2018 Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rocto Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Z370 Extreme4 Audio Crackle / Static Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 4:32am
	Hello, I have been experiencing an annoying audio crackle / static sound since I built my new computer. This sound happens randomly when playing audio via web browser and also for in game audio. This sound can be reproduced by sliding the volume control on youtube videos back and forth and also every time I shutdown or restart my computer it will make a quick static sound right before it shuts down. Things I have tried: 1. installed / uninstalled manufacturer suggested Realtek audio drivers. 2. disabled all audio enhancements 3. changed between audio bit rates / hz properties 4. enabled / disabled application to take exclusive control of audio 5. updated to latest bios 6. set Ram speed back to auto 7. disassembled and reassembled my PC to check motherboard standoffs and screws 8. blew dust out of audio jack 9. plugged headphones into front and rear audio jacks 10. tested with second pair of headphones Any suggestions on how to fix this problem would be much appreciated because the static sound is driving me insane. Hardware i7 8700k EVGA GTX 1080ti hybrid Corsair 360 rad watercooler gskill Tridentz 3200 32gb samsung 860 evo 250 samsung 860 evo 500 EVGA 750g3 power supply

bpcs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Jun 2018 Location: Australi Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote bpcs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 4:10pm
	Same problem here.

Artimid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2018 Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Artimid Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 5:14am
	I've ended up muting, or turning my sound down to super low levels. It had been working until today when I tried to play something, but now it's also impacting my speakers and I really kind of need to be able to hear.