Hey, I had the same problem, and it turned out to be my PC’s power supply causing the unblocked static. I switched to a better PSU, and the crackling stopped.
If you’re on a budget, try this free software called "Voicemeeter." It lets you route your audio and can sometimes filter out static.
If you’re on a budget, try this free software called "Voicemeeter." It lets you route your audio and can sometimes filter out static.