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Driver Updates

Forum discussion tagged with Driver Updates.
  1. DannyPhntm28

    Question GPU High Idle temp at 70C

    Hello, I have a Dell GTX 1660 Ti OEM that used to idle at 30C to 40C, but now on every boot, the temps always climb to 70C. Cleaned the whole system, made sure to turn off overclock features in BIOS, as well as turning off the OC features in the Alienware Command Center. Got to the point of...
  2. Vox

    [SOLVED] Manufacturer's drivers versus Windows 10/11 drivers?

    Hey there, I just installed an ASUS Prime B365M-A mobo and Windows installed all drivers it needed. Everything works fine so far, no unknown/messed up devices in Device Manager. I also updated the bios already. I'd like to know if I could gain any improvements by downloading the...
  3. cheapdoggo

    [SOLVED] BSODs and now startup repair loop

    I updated my drivers and windows, then got stuck in a auto repair loop. so for the longest time I've been getting "MEMORY_MANAGMENT" BSODs and some others I dont remember. i pretty much ignored them because my computer would start up after and be fine, til the next BSOD. today I decided i...
  4. JerrWolf

    [SOLVED] Windows 10 Driver Updates.

    I hope everyone's doing well today. I had a question or two regarding driver updates and was hoping I can get some answers. What is the best method to update your drivers when you install an OS (or Reset the existing OS)? Are device updaters such as Driver Booster or even CCleaner's new...
  5. Mitchalinman

    Question Can’t log in after driver updates. Help!

    Hello, so I’ve recently bought a pre built gaming pc. I’ve been wanting to get into building myself so I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube. For what ever reason I thought it was a good idea to go to my motherboard driver page and download the latest drivers ( on a computer that already ran...
  6. W

    [SOLVED] System Interrupts Using 100.0% of CPU

    OS: Windows 10 MB: ROG Z370-E CPU: i7-8086k GPU: AORUS 2080Ti RAM: 4x8GB G.Skill Trident Z Recently software changes: [Updated] Windows 10 [Installed] ASUS GPU Tweak II [Updated] Nvidia Game Ready Drivers [Installed] Piriform DeFraggler [Scanned] Avast Full System Scan + Auto Resolve Yesterday...
  7. B

    No picture through HDMI

    So I have a R9 290x with displayport, DVI and a HDMI cables hooked up but I was hoping to run a 10m HDMI cable from my motherboard to my TV. One problem, there is no picture. Please help.