March 19, 20251 yr How often shout we update Nvidia graphics card drivers? Especially in view of the current problem with MSFS 2020 Is it an essential process? xxd09
March 19, 20251 yr Personal preference. If a driver works and you have no issues, why update? / CPU: Intel i7-9700K @4.9 / RAM: 32GB G.Skill 3200 / GPU: RTX 4080 16GB / Freight Pilot
March 19, 20251 yr There is a changelog for each driver. If you see something useful for you, update, otherwise you can keep the (reasonably) old drivers. 7800X3D | 2x32 GB DDR5-6000 CL32 | RTX 5080 | Alienware OLED 34" | 1 Gbps fiber
March 19, 20251 yr Follow MrFuzzy! A completely logical answer and all you need. The only other time to consider it is if Nvidia advise you to update due to security issues with an older driver. Rob (but call me Bob or Rob, I don't mind). I like to trick airline passengers into thinking I have my own swimming pool in my back yard by painting a large blue rectangle on my patio. Intel 14900K in a Z790 motherboard with water cooling, RTX 4080, 32 GB 6000 CL30 DDR5 RAM, W11 and MSFS on Samsung 980 Pro NVME SSD's. Core Isolation Off, Game Mode Off.
March 19, 20251 yr Every single time. But, up to you 🙂 Of course it may depend on what else you do with your PC. Mine is for hobbys, work, gaming, watching TV etc etc. With that in mind I personally like everything to be up to date. 9950X3D - X870E Aorus Master- TUF 5090 OC - 64GB DDR5 - 1500W HXi - Titan 360 RX LCD - 9100 Pro x 2 - LG 45GX950A - HOTAS Warthog with Ava Base
March 19, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, Snuffleupagus said: Personal preference. If a driver works and you have no issues, why update? My motto for years has never got me into trouble, " If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Edited March 19, 20251 yr by Bobsk8
March 19, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, xxd09 said: How often shout we update Nvidia graphics card drivers? I update 2-3 days after a driver is released. If there's something wrong with it, it will be found right away. And it's not like I'm burning a bridge, I can always revert to an older version if the newest gives me problems. 2 hours ago, xxd09 said: Especially in view of the current problem with MSFS 2020 What current problem? -J 13700KF | RTX 4090 @ 1440 | 64GB DDR5 | 2 x 1TB SSDs | 1TB M.2 NVMe
March 19, 20251 yr I have a bunch of games so I prefer to always update. If there is an issue I revert. No big deal. 7950X3D | RTX 4090 | 96GB DDR5 | 4K G-Sync | Win11 Pro
March 19, 20251 yr I will update if there is something in the release notes that I think may be useful, otherwise I will wait a few days to see if anyone has any issues. Ryzen 5800X3D, Nvidia RTX5080 - 32 Gig DDR4 RAM, 1TB & 2 TB NVME drives - Windows 11 64 bit MSFS 2024 Premium Deluxe Edition Resolution 2560 x 1440 (32 inch curved monitor)
March 19, 20251 yr I only use Studio Drivers. Pete Locascio Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Nvidia RTX 5090, Samsung 9100 Pro 2&4 TB Drives, 64 GB RAM, Asus Z-890 motherboard.
March 19, 20251 yr 5 hours ago, xxd09 said: How often shout we update Nvidia graphics card drivers? Especially in view of the current problem with MSFS 2020 Is it an essential process? xxd09 What the others said. I check a new release to see if there's anything for flight sim in it. If not, I tend to keep a driver that's working well. A caveat to this, is....in recent months I have updated drivers more often than usual (for me), because of the recent DLSS advancements...but USUALLY in normal times I'm of the mind "if it ain't broke don't fix it." Rhett 7800X3D ♣ 96 GB G.Skill Flare ♣ Gigabyte 4090 ♣ Crucial P5 Plus 2TB
March 19, 20251 yr 6 hours ago, xxd09 said: How often shout we update Nvidia graphics card drivers? Especially in view of the current problem with MSFS 2020 Is it an essential process? xxd09 Absolutely not essential. My philosophy is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", and it has served me well over the years. Christopher Low AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU / 64GB DDR5-6000 RAM / 12GB Nvidia RTX 4070 Super GPU / Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite Wifi 7 / 1+2TB Samsung Evo Plus M2 Nvme UK2000 Beta Tester
March 19, 20251 yr 7 hours ago, xxd09 said: How often shout we update Nvidia graphics card drivers? Especially in view of the current problem with MSFS 2020 Is it an essential process? xxd09 If you are using DLSS then IMHO you need the latest drivers and DLSS file. However, the exception to this is the very latest 572.83 Nvidia driver which (a) Never installed correctly and (b) Gives me a black screen when entering MSFS to fly. Edited March 19, 20251 yr by SierraHotel BSc AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 4.2 32 gig ram, Nvidia RTX3060 12 gig, Intel 760 SSD M2 NVMe 512 gig, M2NVMe 1Tbt (OS) M2NVMe 2Tbt (MSFS) Crucial MX500 SSD (Backup OS). VR Oculus Quest 2 Windows 11 25H2 YouTube:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC96wsF3D_h5GzNNJnuDH3WQ 2k+ Videos & Streams BATC and FSFO FB Group:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1571953959750565 Flight Sim First Officer (FSFOv6) and SoFly Beta Tester Reality Is For People Who Can't Handle Simulation!
March 19, 20251 yr O rapture! O joy! A new Nvidia display driver today !!!! The word "big" in red capital letters!! Edited March 19, 20251 yr by Fielder 5800X3D, RTX4070, 600 Watt, one or two 1440p 32" screens, 64 GB RAM, 4 TB PCle 3 NVMe, Warthog throttle, VKB NXT EVO stick, Honeycomb Alpha yoke, CH quad, 3 Logitech panels, 2 StreamDecks, Desktop Aviator Trim Panel. Crystal Light VR.
March 19, 20251 yr .... duplicate Edited March 19, 20251 yr by Fielder 5800X3D, RTX4070, 600 Watt, one or two 1440p 32" screens, 64 GB RAM, 4 TB PCle 3 NVMe, Warthog throttle, VKB NXT EVO stick, Honeycomb Alpha yoke, CH quad, 3 Logitech panels, 2 StreamDecks, Desktop Aviator Trim Panel. Crystal Light VR.
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