Quote Originally Posted by Archer
Does it crackle when you are in safe mode?

Do you have anything electrical nearby?
Unknown if it pops in safe mode. I can only get it to pop while playing Horizons so far and I don't think it will run in safe mode.
Does it pop if the light is off? 2nd computer shouln't matter - you're concerned about electrical equipment with transformers. I would experiment with turning off other equipment on the same circuit.
I will try turning off my light and see if it pops. I don't know if these have transformers but on my desk I have my 21" monitor with my Tower right next to it. Next to my tower is my subwoofer (Sony SRS-D300) next to that is my HP Deskjet 932C and next to it is my APC Back-UPS XS 1000 battery back up. Next to that is my Alarm Clock and the other only other thing in my room that draws electricity is my Lightbulb which I stated earlier as a Fluorescent.

I know Battery back ups are not supposed to be near computer towers. The manual says about 2-3 feet away. Mine is approx. 3-4feet away. I am not sure if all my cords will reach it if I move it farther but I could attempt that.

-Eric