How to update your graphics drivers for maximum gaming performance

Chris Hoffman is Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. He’s written about technology for over a decade and was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Chris has written for The New York Times, been interviewed as a technology expert on TV stations like Miami’s NBC 6, and had his work covered by news outlets like the BBC. Since 2011, Chris has written over 2,000 articles that have been read nearly one billion times—and that’s just here at How-To Geek. Read more.

A graphics driver is the software that allow your operating system and programs to use your computer’s graphics hardware. If you play PC games, you should keep your computer’s graphics drivers updated to get the best performance out of your hardware.

We have previously advised you to not compulsively update your drivers, and we stand by that. Most hardware drivers that come with your computer—or through Windows Update—are fine. However, we do make an exception for graphics drivers for your NVIDIA, AMD, or even Intel graphics hardware. Those, we recommend you keep up-to-date, especially if you’re a gamer.

Why You Should Update Your Graphics Drivers

Updates to your computer’s motherboard, sound card, and network drivers don’t generally give speed improvements. They do often fix rare bugs, but to be honest, they just as often introduce new bugs. So, if things are working okay, it’s typically not worth it to bother.

However, this is not the case with updated drivers for your graphics card, also known as a GPU or video card. NVIDIA and AMD both frequently release new graphics drivers that usually give major performance improvements, particularly for newer games. With Intel getting more serious about integrated graphics performance, they have started releasing more frequent video driver updates, too.

Here is a small portion of the changes to NVIDIA’s most recent graphics driver package (Release 387), released on December 20, 2017:

And that just covers the specific games for which optimization has been improved. There are also numerous bug fixes and new features included.

These sorts of performance increases in updated graphics drivers are not uncommon. While newer games get the bulk of the attention, even some older games see a significant increase in performance with updated drivers.

Of course, if you never play PC games on your computer and don’t care about 3D graphics performance, you don’t really need to update your graphics drivers at all.

Identifying Your Graphics Card

There are a number of ways to identify your computer’s graphics hardware, including built-in and third-party system information utilities. However, the easiest way is probably to just hit Start, type “System Information” into the search box, and then hit Enter.

In the “System Information” window, on the left side, drill down to the “Display” category. On the right, look for your graphics adapter model in the “Adapter Type” or “Adapter Description” entries.

If you see both Intel and NVIDIA hardware on a laptop, your laptop is likely using switching technology to intelligently switch between its better-for-battery-life Intel graphics and better-for-gaming-performance NVIDIA graphics. In this case, you will want to update your NVIDIA drivers to boost your gaming performance.

Getting the Latest Updates

For some types of graphics hardware integrated into laptops (also known as notebook GPUs), you may not be able to get drivers straight from the graphics adapter manufacturer. You may have to get updated drivers from your laptop manufacturer, and they may not regularly release updates.

However, you can generally get updated graphics drivers from your graphics hardware manufacturer’s website:

You will have to select the exact model of your computer’s graphics card, which is displayed in the Device Manager window.

For all three of the major manufacturers, you can enter the details of your adapter on the website and download the right drivers directly.

You also have the option of letting the site scan your system to automatically determine what drivers you need. Just be aware that sometimes, you’ll be asked to install a utility that performs the scan.

If you use an NVIDIA adapter, you also have a third option—a utility named NVIDIA GeForce Experience that runs in the background on your PC. You have the choice of the utility downloading and installing them automatically or just letting you know when they’re ready. GeForce Experience can also help you optimize gaming settings for most PC games, a feature some love and some hate, but that’s entirely optional.

Note: In the past, AMD offered a very similar utility named AMD Gaming Evolved that provided driver updates and game optimization. AMD discontinued that product and it has since been taking up by the folks behind Raptr. The utility does still boast those two features, but also includes some of the community aspects of the primary Raptr tool. It still seems to work well. Just be aware that while the tool is co-branded with AMD, it’s no longer developed by them.

If you have older graphics hardware, bear in mind that it won’t be supported forever. Manufacturers eventually move older hardware to a stable driver release that they stop optimizing and updating. If your graphics hardware is five years old, it’s very likely that optimized drivers for it are no longer being released. How long your hardware is supported is up to its manufacturer.

NVIDIA is the name of the game when it comes to, well, gaming. The problem is that an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card is only as good as the driver powering it. Drivers are regularly updated and improved all the time, so you need up to date to ensure the best gaming performance. Here’s how;В

Updating NVIDIA Drivers Manually

You can update your graphics card manually by getting the drivers from the official NVIDIA website. Open the NVIDIA GeForce Driver Download page on the NVIDIA website. Here you can find the appropriate driver for your graphics card.В

Once you’ve found the right driver, download the latest version of it. Launch the installer after it finishes downloading. We recommend that you create a System Restore point prior to updating any drivers, just in case something goes wrong.В

Updating NVIDIA Through GeForce ExperienceВ

GeForce Experience is a complimentary piece of software that enhances the NVIDIA experience. GeForce was designed for all kinds of things, including capturing screenshots and videos and live streams. You can download the Download GeForce Experience program through the official website and install it once it finishes downloading.В

You’ll need to either create an account or log into an existing one. You can also log in with your Google account or through QQ and WeChat.В

Click on the Drivers tab after logging in. From here, you can see download – if necessary – and install all the latest drivers for your graphics card.В

Updating NVIDIA Through Windows UpdateВ

Every so often, NVIDIA will release its latest update through Windows Update. You can access the Windows Update options by going through Settings (press the Windows key and I) and then going to Update and Security > Windows Update.В

From the Windows Update page, check for updates to see if there are Windows updates or NVIDIA updates waiting for you. If there are, then download and install them. If not, then your PC will alert you that everything is up to date.В

Keep in mind Windows updates – especially critical updates – can take a while to download and install. You may also be asked to restart your computer to complete the installation. If you are going to update NVIDIA through Windows Update, you might want to finish up your work first.В

Always Make Backups

Once again, don’t forget to have a manual backup prepared in case something happens when you update your drivers. System Restore can create a snapshot of your system and restore it should anything go wrong.В

Now you know how to update your NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, nothing is going to get between you and the best performance in your favorite games!

By Corbin Davenport 22 January 2020

The best ways to update drivers for graphics cards, motherboards, and anything else in your PC.

Drivers sometimes feel like a headache. It’s not always clear how to update drivers, especially because of malicious sites that lure unsuspecting users into downloading malware and viruses that are harmful to your computer. There’s a right way to ago about driver updates to ensure this doesn’t happen to you.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to update the most common types of drivers, and some general tips for dealing with whatever issues may arise. This guide is geared towards gaming PCs, but most of it applies to any Windows computer.

How to update Nvidia drivers

If your PC has an Nvidia GeForce graphics card, you definitely want to keep the drivers updated. New releases often include performance enhancements for new games, or fixes for issues caused by Windows updates.

There used to be a tool called Nvidia Update located in the Nvidia control panel, but with the advent of GeForce Experience, that option has been removed. The Nvidia control panel is still installed automatically when you set up Nvidia’s drivers, but you’ll need to update the drivers through GeForce Experience or manually download the driver from Nvidia’s website.

To update from the GeForce Experience launcher, log in (create an account if you don’t have one already), click on the ‘Drivers’ tab at the top left, then ‘Check for Updates’ on the right. The benefit of having GeForce Experience installed on your PC is that it will automatically check for updates and alert you if there is a new driver available.

But if you don’t like the idea of logging into GeForce Experience every time you need to install a driver update, you can go to Nvidia’s driver page to manually download the latest available driver version.

Something else to consider is the option to do a ‘clean install’ of the drivers, which is an option on both AMD and Nvidia installers if you choose the custom installation option.

Finally, if you are switching GPU brands, or if you run into other issues and just want to clean out your system, our GPU guru Jarred recommends using Display Driver Uninstaller to completely wipe any AMD, Intel, and/or Nvidia GPU driver remnants from your system. Sometimes it’s the only way to be sure. (Be careful to click on the “Official Download Here” link and not the “Update Display Driver” button, as the latter isn’t what we’re talking about.)

How to update AMD drivers

In much the same way as Nvidia’s drivers, AMD graphics drivers are supposed to automatically check for updates in the background and give you an alert when anything is available. Here’s how to check for an update (and install it) manually:

1. Right-click on the Windows desktop and select ‘AMD Radeon Settings’ from the menu.
2. Click the ‘Updates’ button at the bottom-left of the window.
3. Click the ‘Check for updates’ box.

If an update is available, you’ll see all the available versions. AMD sometimes releases optional updates for those who want the latest and greatest, but most people should stick to the ‘Recommended’ drivers. Click ‘Recommended,’ then select ‘Express upgrade.’

If you can’t get the Radeon Settings to appear at all, something may be corrupted with your drivers. To fix that, just head to AMD’s support website and download the appropriate drivers for your graphics card. A fresh install should sort out any issues you may be experiencing.

Again, clean install may be a better choice if you experience any weirdness or reduced performance (it’s happened to us, multiple times). And DDU is always there if you need to pull out the sledgehammer.

How to update drivers for peripherals (mice, keyboards, etc.)

Most keyboards, mice, microphones, controllers, and so on use the same generic USB interface for communication, so they usually don’t need any additional drivers out of the box (and the generic drivers are handled by Windows Update).

However, if you buy an accessory designed to be customizable, like mice or keyboards with extra buttons, then you might need the proper desktop software for the accessory. There should be some indication on the accessory’s box or product page about what application is needed for full functionality, but here are some examples:

• Logitech Gaming Software: For customizing controls, lights, and more for most Logitech ‘G’ gaming products.
• Logitech Options: Configuration tool for most of Logitech’s non-gaming mice, keyboards, and other accessories.
• Corsair iCue: Change lighting effects, keyboard macros, and more for most Corsair products.
• Razer Synapse: A unified configuration tool for Razer accessories, laptops, keyboards, and more.

As a general warning, always download the required software from the manufacturer’s website, not from a rehosting site. Many rehosting sites like to bundle malware or other software when you install the drivers.

How to update everything else

The built-in Windows Update service on your PC generally keeps most of your drivers up to date in the background. Unless you use a niche device that doesn’t offer updates through Windows Update, you usually don’t have to worry about keeping drivers up to date.

To check for any updates for your PC, including driver updates, follow these steps:

• Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar
• Click the Settings icon (it’s a small gear)
• Select ‘Updates & Security,’ then click ‘Check for updates.’

Corbin is a tech journalist and software developer living in Georgia. He plays a lot of Planet Coaster.

Does Updating Your Graphics Card Driver Increase Performance?

The chances are that if you were to buy a graphics card the drivers it was supplied with would likely be out of date before you even installed them on your system. Yes, graphics card driver updates are one of the most common bits of maintenance you’ll ever have to do on your PC. Despite the regularity of these (and they are fairly regular), you are sometimes left to wonder exactly what you are benefiting from.

It’s always great to get a bit of extra performance for free and graphics card update drivers certainly present themselves as being in that category. The thing is though, is it true?

Well, we at eTeknix put this to the test by comparing launch drivers for the Sapphire AMD Radeon Pulse RX 570 GPU against the latest driver update!

We would like to thank Sapphire for providing us with the graphics card to conduct these tests with!

Methodology

To conduct this test, we will run benchmarking software via specific programs and games with the launch-date driver and the most up-to-date version. From there, we will compare the results to see if the latest driver has had any notable effect on the overall performance.

To do this, we will use the following;

• AMD Sapphire Pulse RX 570 GPU (8GB VRAM).
• ASUS Strix z370-E Gaming Motherboard.
• Intel i7 8800k Processor (Overclocked to 5GHz).
• 32GB T-Force Nighthawk RAM (3000MHz).
• Kingston KC1000 NMVe SSD (480GB capacity).

To test the performance, we used the following software;

• 3DMark Firestrike (Firestrike, Firestrike Extreme, Firestrike Ultra)
• Unigine Superposition (Extreme & 4K Optimized).
• Deux Ex Mankind Divided
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider
• Far Cry Primal
• Ghost Recon Wildlands

All games were tested at 1080p, 1440p and also in 4K resolution.

Finally, the comparative drivers we will be using will be the Crimson ReLive v17.4.2 VS the Adrenalin V18.8.2.

Firestrike

In the Firestrike test, there was a definite improvement utilising the newer Adrenalin drivers. With the difference wasn’t massive, in Firestrike terms it was certainly a notable gap.

• Firestrike – 6% improvement.
• Extreme – 6% Improvement.
• Ultra – 6% Improvement.

Unigine Superposition

Similar to Firestrike, improvements were seen again, although these were not as strong in terms of comparative test results.

• Unigine Superposition Extreme – 0.009% Improvement.
• Unigine Superposition 4K Optimized – 0.008% Improvement.

Based on such close results, despite the updates drivers providing slightly higher results, we would say that in terms of Unigine testing it is inconclusive if any performance increase truly exists outside of the terms of a fair margin of error.

Deus Ex Mankind Divided

Starting with the first of our gaming tests, as can be seen in the results below, there was very little difference in terms of 1080p and 1440p testing. That being said though, a definite improvement in performance was seen in 4K.

• 1080p – 2% Decrease.
• 1440p – 1% Improvement.
• 4K – 27% Improvement.

Rise Of The Tomb Raider

In regards to Rise of the Tomb Raider, although we have calculated the differences in performance for you below, the short answer is that there didn’t appear to be any notable change in how the game ran between these two driver versions.

• 1080p – 0.008% Decrease.
• 1440p – 0.009% Increase.
• 4K – 0.004% Increase.

Far Cry Primal

While Far Cry Primal shows improvement across all the test resolution ranges, the difference is again quite negligible. Although it certainly is enough to at least be a factor of interest that this is the only game (so far) that gave consistently better results across all tests.

• 1080p – 0.03% Increase.
• 1440p – 0.01% Increase.
• 4K – 0.03% Increase.

Ghost Recon Wildlands

In terms of all the gaming results, Ghost Recon Wildlands stands out as the game that improves the most consistent thanks solely to the GPU drivers being updates. The increase in frames isn’t massive, but it certainly is enough to warrant the update.

• 1080p – 0.02% Increase.
• 1440p – 0.02% Increase.
• 4K – 0.02% Increase.

Conclusions

While the driver updates clearly had improvements in the synthetic benchmarks, in terms of gaming, the results are actually a lot more inconclusive.

While performance increases are (largely) seen, the factor of improvement is very minimal and mostly seems to be at it’s best in terms of 4K gaming. The improvement of the 4K performance in Deus Ex is, without a doubt, the stand-out result of the entire testing process.

So, is it worth updating your graphics card drivers? Well, the short answer is yes. The long answer is also yes, but at the same time, don’t expect to see notable performance differences.

When you consider that around 18-months has passed between these driver updates though, while the updates clearly may have brought more options and stability, in terms of performance improvement, the gap isn’t likely as big as you may have believed!

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Take a break from pwning n00bs. We have some questions for you: Is your GPU performing as expected? Are you sure that you’re getting the maximum GPU performance for your hard earned cash? Sure, your games are running just fine but there might be some simple things that you can do to boost GPU performance and dominate those rounds with even higher framerates.

In this article, we will be taking a look at some of the reasons why your GPU may not be performing as expected. Once we’ve learned about what causes GPU performance issues, we’ll discuss ways in which we can boost GPU performance and allow that beautiful graphics card to shine at its maximum potential.

Before we get into the solutions, we must first learn about the problems. Let’s take a look at what can hinder GPU performance:

What Causes GPU Performance Issues?

So what could be preventing your GPU from reaching its maximum potential? Well, there are a number of things that may hinder GPU performance but we’ve narrowed it down to the top 4 culprits; Thermal Throttling , Outdated Drivers , Dust and Hardware Bottlenecks .

Thermal Throttling:

When your GPU overheats, the graphics cards speed are reduced in order to stay within safe limits. Every card had a unique thermal throttling range and once this is reached, you will lose performance. It’s important to keep your card nice and cool in order to prevent

Outdated Drivers:

Outdated drivers can be the cause of major performance issues but it’s also the easiest solution to increase performance. Manufacturers are constantly updating their drivers and it’s important to keep up with the latest version of your graphics card driver. This can also fix random bugs and glitches in specific games.

Dust:

The silent killer! Dust can accumulate over time and hinder the performance of your GPU. It will also stress out the moving parts by making it work twice as hard in order to spin the fans and keep the GPU cool. This also reduces the overall life expectancy.

Hardware Bottleneck:

Your components all work together in order to deliver the highest gaming experience possible. If your CPU isn’t able to keep up with your graphics card, the overall performance will be hindered. It’s important to select components that have similar performance capabilities in order to maximize frame rates.

Now that we’ve learned about the top causes, let’s look at some suggestions on how we can boost GPU performance:

How To Boost GPU Performance

Did that section above scare you? Don’t worry, we’ve included some tips and tricks on ways to keep your games running at peak performance. We’ve even organized them in an order that will give you the most performance gains, however, be sure to complete all of them in order to truly boost GPU performance.

Watercool Your GPU :

Not as simple as dusting out your PC but also not as hard as rocket science! In fact, watercooling your GPU is extremely easy thanks to our NZXT Kraken G12 bracket. You simply remove the aftermarket cooler, grab an AIO cooler such as our NZXT Kraken X62 and mount them both to your card. You will instantly see cooler temps with up to a 40% increase in cooling potential. This will greatly reduce the overall temps and allow your graphics card to stay well below the thermal throttling limit. Less overheating, more performance gains.

Overclock :

Overclock your GPU! For some, the word “overclock” is confusing and scary. In reality, most manufacturers make it really easy to overclock your graphics card by applying the changes via pre-configured settings. You can also adjust the speeds manually in order to squeeze every last drop out of your graphics card. This tactic is best when you are capable of keeping your card cool. Try and pair this with our NZXT Kraken G12 listed above in order to see the best performance gains.

Update Drivers :

Head on over to Nvidia or AMD’s driver website and download the latest graphics card driver for your specific GPU. Alternatively, you can download their software which will help you stay up to date automatically. This tip is easier than watercooling your graphics card but may not boost GPU performance as much as you’d like. Again, be sure to keep on going down the list!

Improve Airflow :

If your overall temps are always high, it may be time to get yourself some new case fans or move your computer into a case with improved airflow! This is a quick way to keep the ambient case temperature low which results in improved airflow in order to lower component temps. This is especially true when you direct airflow directly over your graphics card.

Luckily for you, we have some options if you prefer to fix this problem with some reliable NZXT gear. Our cases are always designed with airflow in mind so feel free to explore our new NZXT H-Series cases or some of our previous cases such as the NZXT S340 Elite.

If you think your case has enough airflow but your fans are lacking, look into our NZXT Aer RGB, Aer F, and Aer P fans. Replace those stock 3 pin fans with some high quality 4 pin PWM fans designed to maximize airflow while giving you complete control over your fan curves with our NZXT CAM software.

Clean Your PC :

Don’t let those dust bunnies build up and kill your PC. Go grab a can of air and dust out your PC! Need we say more?

Fix Hardware Bottleneck :

Still not getting results? It may be time for a new CPU. Hey! We said “How to Boost GPU Performance without a New GPU” not “How to Boost GPU Performance without buying new hardware”. Sometimes you just have to upgrade some other components in order to obtain the performance you desire.

See Any Results?

Did this article help you boost GPU performance? You’re welcome! If not, let us know how what tips and tricks you have in order to boost GPU performance in the comments section below. Thanks for reading!

Chris Hoffman is Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. He’s written about technology for over a decade and was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Chris has written for The New York Times, been interviewed as a technology expert on TV stations like Miami’s NBC 6, and had his work covered by news outlets like the BBC. Since 2011, Chris has written over 2,000 articles that have been read nearly one billion times—and that’s just here at How-To Geek. Read more.

“Game Booster” software programs claim they can improve gaming performance with a single click, putting your PC into “Game Mode” and allocating all your resources to games. But do they actually work?

PC gaming is different from console gaming. Consoles run a stripped-down operating system optimized for games, but PCs run a general-purpose operating system like Windows that may be doing other things in the background.

What a “Game Booster” Program Actually Does

Game Booster programs include Razer Game Booster by IObit and Wise Game Booster. Thankfully, both are free programs.

Here’s how the Razer Game Booster product page describes its “Game Mode” feature:

“This feature focuses in on your game by temporarily shutting down unnecessary functions and applications, putting all your resources purely for gaming, allowing you to zone in on your game the way it’s supposed to be played without wasting time on settings or configurations.
Pick your game, click on the “Launch” button and let us do the rest to reduce stress on your computer and improve frames per second.”

In other words, the program allows you to select a game and launch it through the game booster utility. When you do, the Game Booster will automatically close background programs running on your computer, theoretically allocating more of your computer’s resources to the game. You could also just toggle “Game Mode” on and launch the game yourself.

This “one-click optimization” is the core of a Game Booster program, although they also contain other features. For example, they may show you which of your drivers are outdated, although you generally only have to keep your graphics drivers updated, and graphics drivers automatically check for updates these days.

Razer Game Booster also allows you to see what processes will be automatically closed when Game Mode is enabled. These processes are restored when you leave Game Mode. You’re free to customize the processes you want to close and the ones you want to leave enabled.

Benchmark Results

We’re skeptical about these promises, so we ran a few benchmarks with the benchmark tools built into a few recent games — both with and without Razer’s “Game Mode” enabled.

Here are a few benchmark results taken from our system, performed with high graphical settings:

Batman: Arkham Asylum

• Minimum: 31 FPS
• Maximum: 62 FPS
• Average: 54 FPS

Batman: Arkham Asylum (With Game Booster)

• Minimum: 30 FPS
• Maximum: 61 FPS
• Average: 54 FPS

Interestingly enough, the benchmark was actually slightly slower with Game Mode enabled. The results here are well within the margin of error, however. Game Mode didn’t slow anything down, but it also didn’t speed anything up. Game Mode didn’t do much of anything at all.

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• Average Framerate: 17.67 FPS
• Max. Framerate: 73.52 FPS
• Min. Framerate: 4.55 FPS

Metro 2033 (With Game Booster)

• Average Framerate: 16.67 FPS
• Max. Framerate: 73.59 FPS
• Min. Framerate: 4.58 FPS

With Game Mode enabled, the results were again well within the margin of error. Our average framerate was a bit slower, even though the maximum and minimum framerate were each a tad higher.

With Game Mode enabled, our results were actually a touch lower across the board. This isn’t because Game Mode did anything wrong. Instead, it’s likely that background tasks were using resources more during the Game Mode runs. Game Mode tries to minimize such interruptions, but Windows is a complicated operating system with many moving parts and there’s no way to stop everything that may happen in the background. Game Mode tries, but just can’t deliver.

Note that these benchmark results won’t apply to every computer. Because of the way Razer Game Booster works, people who have a hundred programs running in the background will see a noticeable improvement while people who only run a few background programs that are light on resources won’t see an improvement. These benchmark results give us an idea of how much “Game Mode” can actually improve performance on a typical computer with a reasonable amount of background programs, but none that are heavy on resources.

Is a Game Booster Useful?

A Game Booster program just does something you can already do yourself. For example, if you have a BitTorrent client running in the background, downloading files and using your hard drive, this will increase game load times as the game will have to compete with the BitTorrent client for disk access. A Game Booster program that automatically closed the BitTorrent client when you launched a game would indeed increase game load times, but you could also just speed things up by closing the BitTorrent client or pausing the download yourself when you start playing games.

On a modern computer, programs running in the background are generally not using a huge amount of resources and are generally sitting at 0% CPU utilization while not doing anything. You can check this yourself by opening the Task Manager — you probably won’t see many background programs sucking up CPU time. If you do, you should do something about them.

A Gaming Booster program is just a shortcut that allows you to launch games without managing the programs running on your desktop yourself. It won’t massively increase your PC gaming performance.

We should also note that such tools may often offer features that can be useful to even more knowledgeable users. For example, Razer Game Booster offers a FRAPS-like Screen Capture feature for recording your screen. However, Game Mode itself doesn’t seem very useful.

When you face trouble in the game loading on your Windows PC and don’t get a better gaming experience then it is time to update your graphics card driver. It is necessary to regular updates of Graphics Driver in Windows 10 when you are performing 3D graphics, playing games, and video-intensive work from your PC. Apart from this Graphics drivers are required to update to boost the computer’s performance and it also fixes bugs and errors. After updating to the new version of Drivers we get different advanced features.

Graphics Drivers are responsible for what we look at in the Window whether a photo, video, game or text. For great image quality, better gaming experience, and video graphics you need to install an updated Graphic driver. There are many ways through which you can update your Graphics Driver. In this article, we will discuss the top four methods to update Graphics Driver in Windows 10.

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How To Update Graphics Driver In Windows 10

Method 1: Update Graphics Driver Manually

To update the Graphics driver manually you need to follow some steps that are mentioned below:

• Firstly, right-click the start icon and choose Device Manager from the list

• In the next screen find Display adapters and click on the arrow next to it
• It will open all the graphics controllers in your system then right-click on the name of your graphics card and click on properties In the pop-up menu the model of your graphics card will be given note down it
• Now, navigate to the website of the manufacturer of your driver’s company.
• When you land on the site page find the model of your graphics card and download the suitable driver for your graphics card
• Then, right-click the start icon and choose device manager from the list
• Expand the category in display adapters then right-click on your graphics card after that choose update driver then click on browse my computer for driver software.
• Clicking on browse will discover your downloaded update driver. The downloaded driver will be available in the download folder. When you find it, choose it and click ok
• It will install the updated version of your driver, follow the instructions carefully
• At last, restart your computer to check the update

Method 2: Update Graphics Driver automatically

One of the best methods to update the Graphics Driver is to perform it automatically. It is one of the effective ways as it automatically detects outdated drivers and scans for the latest versions. If you have a driver updater then it is good and if you don’t have then you can download it. Here we will discuss that how to update Graphics Driver automatically by using AVG Driver updater.

• Firstly you need to download and install Driver Booster

• When you install Driver Booster then open it and click on the scan drivers option
• It will scan all the outdated and corrupt drivers from your Window 10
• When Driver Booster scan has completed a list of the outdated and corrupted driver will be presented, then click on Update selected for updating the latest version of Graphics driver all together
• Or else for updating it individually you can click on show details which are mentioned next to every driver

By following this method you can effectively update the graphics driver on your Windows 10.

Method 3: Update Graphics Driver by Windows Update

Using the Windows update is another effective method to update the Graphics driver. Windows update can scan the latest version of drivers and help them in updating. You need to follow some basic steps that are mentioned below to do it:

• Click on the start icon and then click on the setting cog icon from the menu
• Now, click on Update & security from the Window setting page
• At last click on Check for updates tab from the Windows update page.

If there are any updates regarding the Graphics driver then you can install it.

Method 4: Update Graphics Driver by Device Manager

Using Device manager can also help you in finding the latest update of the Graphics Driver and you can easily update Graphics Driver in Windows 10. You need to follow some basic steps that are mentioned below:

• Click on the start icon and select Device Manager from the list or you can type device manager in the search bar
• In the Device Manager window click on the arrow of Display adapters and right-click on GPU then choose properties from the options
• Now, another page will open select Driver tab
• Click on the Update Driver icon after that click on search automatically for drivers

It will automatically search for the latest version of the Graphics driver and once it finds the latest version you can install it.

How Do I update my graphics driver?

It is an easy process to update graphics drivers you need to follow some basic steps that are mentioned below:

• Type device manager in the search box on the taskbar and then choose device manager
• Right-click on the name of the driver which you want to update
• Click on Search automatically for updated driver software
• At last select update driver

Where to find a graphic driver update?

Follow steps to find graphic driver update:

• Hold the “Windows + R keys together on your keyboard, a run tab will occur
• Now, click on the search bar and then type ‘devmgmt
• When you land on the device manager page select display adapters and select the graphics card on your system
• At last, right-click on it and select the update driver option

Using outdated drivers can affect performance despite video hardware meeting or exceeding the system requirements of the game you are playing. We recommend checking for driver updates on a regular basis. If you do encounter performance issues, updating your drivers is a good first step in troubleshooting.

Where To Update Your Drivers

For most graphics cards, you will be able to easily download and install the latest drivers from Nvidia or AMD:

Use your Operating System, video card name & manufacturer, and driver version information to search your video card or computer manufacturer’s site for updated drivers which will be compatible with your system.&nbsp

How To Check Your Card Model and Current Driver Versions

It is recommended that you check the versions of the drivers currently installed on your system before looking for updates – please follow the instructions below to see which drivers are installed:

1. Go to the Start button and select Run.
2. Enter dxdiag and click OK to run the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. If you are asked to check whether your drivers are digitally signed, select Yes to proceed.
3. The tool will start on the System tab – check the System Information box for the Operating System
4. Switch to the Display tab. In the upper left corner is a box named Device . The first three lines are the Name , Manufacturer , and Chip Type of your video hardware.
5. Check the upper right-hand corner of this tab for a box named Drivers .
6. The second line is the video driver Version number, and the third is the Date of release.
7. Click “Exit” in the lower right hand corner of the window to close the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.