Fixing Audio Buzzing Issues in GPU-Intensive Games

It sounds like you might be dealing with coil whine from the GPU rather than an issue with your speakers. This phenomenon can happen when the GPU is under heavy load, which causes it to emit a buzzing noise. You could check if it's really the speakers by unplugging them and listening for any noise. If the buzzing stops, it’s probably not the speakers. Additionally, enabling vsync reduces your GPU usage, which might be why the buzzing ceases. If it is coil whine, it's usually harmless but can be annoying. Consider undervolting your GPU; there are plenty of guides available to do it safely.

You mentioned that it only happens in Cyberpunk, but what about other graphics-heavy games? You might want to test it out with other resource-intensive titles when you get the chance. Sometimes certain games can exaggerate this issue due to how they handle audio and graphics, but if you’ve already checked with Gmod and had no buzzing, it might just be an isolated incident with Cyberpunk.

I totally relate to your frustration! I struggle with audio jacks on my motherboard too—they can be finicky. Mine buzzes until I adjust the plug just right. If you can, give an external audio interface a shot; it’s a solid upgrade that could enhance your sound experience and possibly eliminate this buzzing sound.

This buzzing issue can sometimes arise from electrical interference from the GPU, especially under load. Many users turn to using external audio solutions to avoid these kinds of problems. It can be a hassle since, back in the day, reviews used to account for sound quality changes when benchmarking GPUs, but you don't see that much anymore. If you're open to it, experimenting with an external DAC or a dedicated sound card might help solve the buzzing problem.