Windows 8.1 Laptop speakers crackling at high volume

[kakalbo123]

I own an Asus Laptop and this has probably been happening in a month or so and I'm not much of a computer expert, I've searched the web to no avail any assistance is greatly appreciated my sound driver is Realtek High Definition Audio

 

[metalicgeek]

Update your Realtek drivers to the latest version here:

http/www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

Also try updating your graphics drivers. Due to HDMI audio, they have a relationship with the audio system.