[Nimera]

I had the problem years ago and a google search yielded high amounts of people specifically having problems with Skype outputs.

Considering this ONLY started happening after Skype and WoW/Mumble were running, I'm still more inclined to believe something occurred with the card.

Can confirm the Skype issue with a Dell Inspiron/Asus K Series/Macbook Pro.

Seems to be more than enough for 'coincidence'

edit: also, laptop is just over a year old.

and, I'm not trying to be all 'baw don't want your help' sounding, but this all feels too coincidental to be faulty wiring that's JUST showing face over a year later?