Jittering audio +11REP

[Describe]

Hi guys,

Whenever I try and play something on Youtube or Windows Media Player the sound jitters and lags. The problem is made worse when I try to do something else on the computer or move the mouse cursor. I can't pinpoint when this started but it wasn't always like this, in fact, I haven't had a problem with audio before which is why I'm baffled!

I've tried everything I can think of from re-installing drivers to system restoring to a date where I knew I didn't have an audio issue. I can't think what's going on so I'm looking for suggestions as to what to try next!

+11REP for anybody who helps!

[Chippiewill]

It might be that audio is being handled by your processor and videos are causing a strain resulting in audio jittering. Try cleaning out your computer of dust etc. if your processor is overheating it'll strain it even more.

[Describe]

It might be that audio is being handled by your processor and videos are causing a strain resulting in audio jittering. Try cleaning out your computer of dust etc. if your processor is overheating it'll strain it even more.

There is quite a lot of dust in my computer at the moment, which is standard for a computer that is six or seven years of age. I'll try and clear as much dust as I can and get back to you!

[Chippiewill]

You should clear out dust every six months or so, at least in an ideal world, the hit to hardware performance globally is noticeable.

[Jack!]

Laptop or Desktop?

Do you have on-board audio or is it an audio card?

[Describe]

You should clear out dust every six months or so, at least in an ideal world, the hit to hardware performance globally is noticeable.

Clearing the dust did nothing for me.

Laptop or Desktop?

Do you have on-board audio or is it an audio card?

Desktop and I'm not sure.

[Chippiewill]

Clearing the dust did nothing for me.

Ah well, it was worth a try and it'll probably help your computer anyway.

Desktop and I'm not sure.

Are there audio connections coming from a PCI slot?

[Describe]

Ah well, it was worth a try and it'll probably help your computer anyway.
Yeah it'll help for something I'm sure!

Are there audio connections coming from a PCI slot?

Yeah it'll help for something I'm sure!

There was a time I knew of computer jargon but that's escaped me, I believe I do have connections coming from a PCI slot.

[Chippiewill]

I believe I do have connections coming from a PCI slot.

Audio ones? e.g. headphone sockets.

[Describe]

Audio line in (blue), speaker/earphones (green) and microphone (pink).