Causes and Solutions for Computer Sound Disturbance

After connecting your headphones or speakers to your PC and starting to play a movie, music clip, or game, you may hear strange sounds or constant interference. These unwanted sounds can affect your listening experience, so they are considered a problem. We have previously discussed solutions to most sound issues, but before we delve into solutions for interference so you can listen to clear sound, we must first understand the causes of these sounds or interference coming from the connected device. There are many reasons, but the main cause is either from the speakers, headphones, or the computer itself.

To determine the real cause, you need to perform tests on both the headphones and the computer. It is very easy to find out if the interference is due to the headphones or speakers by simply connecting them to another audio source other than the computer, such as a phone or MP3 player. If you still hear strange sounds or interference, you can rule out the computer as the cause of the problem, indicating that the headphones are defective and need to be replaced to resolve the issue.

But if the headphones are free of any issues, you can perform the same test on the computer by connecting another pair of headphones to it and playing a music file. If you hear interference, it means the computer itself is causing the problem. This is a common issue because the integrated sound card on the motherboard often weakens and loses efficiency after some time of computer use. In the following paragraphs, we will explore some solutions to eliminate sound interference if the computer is the cause of the problem.

Most desktop computers come with headphone jacks in the front and back, allowing users to choose the appropriate port based on the headphone cable’s length. If the cable does not reach the back, you can use the front port. If you are experiencing sound interference after inserting the headphone jack into the rear port, try inserting it into the front port, or vice versa, and see if the problem is resolved or if you still hear strange noises. If the problem persists, you can try the following solutions.

As mentioned earlier, the integrated sound card on the motherboard is weak, meaning it cannot deliver clear sound and its efficiency is not stable. Therefore, one of the best solutions to eliminate sound interference on the computer is to purchase a new sound card that provides better sound quality and performance. There are many sound cards available starting at $50 or less, and installing them in the computer is very easy, similar to installing an external graphics card on the motherboard using the PCI slot. I recommend purchasing one if you are experiencing any sound issues with the integrated sound card on the motherboard.