I know this discussion has been around before but I have different specifics and hope one of you Intelligent peoples can assist me.
I have an Audigy 2 ZS, My pc wwas down for a little over a year when I finally decided to revive it. It sounds like there is a campfire burning in my speakers. I tried different sound configurations and nothing ever stopped it. It sometimes would be very quit. Other times it can drive you absolutely mad. I thought it may be the speakers because I was previously using a set of Klipsh THX 2.1 speakers, they are currently in need of repair so I used the Altec Lansing speakers my wife had. Later on, I revived our P III for her to use and since it didn’t have a sound card I gave her the Audigy because I have onboard sound with this motherboard. It does the same thing on hers so I don’t think it is the pc. The card seems to be viable as far as it’s power and sound capabilities, less the popping. I am shunning the idea that just because it sat unbothered for a year that it has gone bad. My pc is custom built, so the answers to the gentleman with the Dell doesn’t seem to apply to my circumstance. I am open to any ideas and look foward to hearing them. Thanks ahead of time to those who take the time to help.