Hey there, I'm dealing with a frustrating issue on my laptop. I have an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 and an 11th Gen Intel i5, and just a few days ago, my audio started to stutter. This happens for a millisecond or two while I'm playing music, in voice calls, watching videos, or even editing. I've tried a bunch of solutions like adjusting the sample rate, disabling audio enhancements, turning off spatial sound, tweaking the low latency settings to ultra, setting the power management to high performance, and updating my graphics and audio drivers. I'm not very tech-savvy, so I'm a bit lost on what's actually causing the problem. I really want to get this sorted out as soon as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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It sounds like you've been through a lot already! It might be worth checking if the audio stuttering started after a recent Windows 11 update. Sometimes these updates can push buggy drivers. When you say you updated your drivers, did you download them from the manufacturer's website, or just use Windows Update? The latter can sometimes lead to issues with subpar drivers because they prioritize WHQL certification over functionality. I’d recommend checking directly on the hardware manufacturer's site to see if there’s a more stable driver available.
You're spot on! I had a Windows update that caused similar issues. I updated while shutting down my PC, and that might actually help. Just check the latest updates on your system; sometimes they can make things worse if they’re problematic.