Synopsis:
NEW computer build with good hardware
While playing audio speakers pop, crackle and audio lags randomly and intermittently.
Troubleshooting steps taken so far:
Uninstall all audio drivers, let Windows install default audio drivers
Install the latest Realtek High Definition Audio drivers (12/8/2015)
Go into Sounds - Playback - Speakers - Disable all enhancements
Changed the advanced sound features to 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality) basically the lowest setting
Checked speakers will cell phone to ensure it wasn't just bad speakers
Plugged speakers into headphone port on front of tower to ensure it wasn't just a bad connection on back panel
Installed all Windows Updates
Installed the lastest Nvidia GPU driver
Checked task manager to ensure normal operating performance
PC Specs:
Operating System: Windows 10 Enterprise 64-bit (10.0, Build 10586)
System Manufacturer: ASUS
BIOS Date: 08/18/15 10:48:41 Ver: 26.01
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4590 CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
DirectX Version: 12
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970