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Masonstu
Sep 03, 2026Tin Contributor
Why does audio crackle only when CPU usage is low?
My audio produces crackling and popping sounds exclusively when the CPU usage drops below 10-15%, but the problem disappears completely under heavier processing loads. This counterintuitive behavior ...
Pihusvy
Sep 06, 2026Tin Contributor
In Advanced Power Settings, set Processor power management > Minimum processor state to 100% and Maximum processor state to 100%.