u/IIRyzzy

My entire PC audio shuts off about 5 minutes into every Valorant session. Only happens in Valorant, no other games. Only way to fix it is a full PC restart.

My setup:

• AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• ASRock RX 9050 XT
• Gigabyte B850 Gaming X
• 32GB DDR5 6000MHz
• Focusrite Scarlett (USB audio interface) → Astro headset
• Windows 11

What I've already tried:

• Updated Gigabyte audio drivers from their website
• Updated AMD chipset drivers
• Disabled exclusive audio control
• Disabled audio enhancements
• Disabled Voice Clarity and Realtek APOs in Device Manager
• Full uninstall of Valorant, Vanguard, and reinstall multiple times
• Changed Focusrite USB port
• Updated Focusrite drivers
• Updated Valorant after latest patch — still happening

Issue started on a brand new PC (1 week old). Strongly suspect it's a Vanguard + Focusrite USB interface conflict but can't confirm. Has anyone solved this?