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    Electronic sounds/sound cutting out.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by T-ravisty, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. T-ravisty

    T-ravisty Notebook Consultant

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    I posted about this a while ago, but I'm noticing it a lot more.
    It's not just the speakers. If I have headphones plugged in I still get it.
    It's usually only when I have a few programs open (this time: Maya 2012, After Effects CS5, Firefox - one tab open, Sticky Note, Explorer, iTunes)

    It also happens when I copy large files.

    Anyway, it's weird sounds... just electronic buzzes and the sound cutting out at different intervals... different time lengths.

    It happens on any head/earphones I use and any speakers plugged in on native speakers.

    I notice a CPU spike at each "buzz".

    I am running McAfee... I hear that it's dodgy and may be the culprit...

    Please help. It's a real pain. Especially that I'm finishing an animation project and need to focus on the audio a bit more.

    Attached is a screenshot of the performance gadgets.
     

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    T-ravisty, Apr 19, 2012
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