Static sound during games

[Apoplexy]

Whenever I'm playing a game on my computer I hear a ridiculously annoying static sound in my headphones, which I'm assuming is due to GPU interference. All drivers are completely up to date. The only solution I've seen that seems like it could actually fix the problem is to make a backplate for my video card. Would something simple like tin foil and cardboard work? I don't want to mess around with my new build.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Are you using the front audio port or rear? Onboard or discrete audio? Is there any static with music via WMP, VLC, or Youtube?

 

[domerocket]

Also, Have you tried speakers or different headphones? Cell Phone near by?

Just thought I would ask.

 

[Apoplexy]

I've used both the front panel and the headphone jack on the back of the card. There's static in both cases, but it's much less noticeable when I use the back jack. The audio is a discrete soundcard, an ASUS Xonar DG. There's no static with anything except games or when I'm running a GPU benchmark. I don't use speakers, but I haven't tried different headphones yet. I doubt that's the issue but I'll try it. I have heard the static when my cell phone was nearby and when it wasn't.

 

[anderbd]

Never thought to change the port I used for my headphones... now I feel stupid... Thanks!