For that matter, how do you know if your PC will bottleneck said graphics card, or if you have a laptop capable of graphics card upgrades? This is my guide to GPU compatibility, where I’ll be walking you throug
is the graphics processing unit (GPU). GPU specs will determine whether you can run the best AAA games at high settings and framerates, and at what resolution. If you aren’t sure what graphics card you’re packing in your PC, finding out is an easy task. Here’s how to check GPU ...
Methods to Check if GPU is Working Properly Graphics cards are the only option for playing games and any graphical intensive tasks. So it is important to know the procedures to check if the GPU is working the way it should, as your GPU is a key factor in ensuring the system’s stability...
It may not be often, but there will be times when you need to find what kind of CPU and GPU your computer has. For example, to download compatible drivers, to check if a specific feature is supported by your CPU or GPU, or to plan an upgrade. Whatever your specific reason, Windows ...
Setting up your external GPU enclosure Once you’ve chosen your eGPU, follow these general steps to set it up: If your eGPU doesn’t come with a pre-installed graphics card, install your chosen card into the eGPU enclosure. Connect the eGPU’s own power supply to a power outlet to ensur...
1. Stop overclocking your GPU One of the first things to do is to stop overclocking your GPU if you’re doing it, even though overclocking the GPU can enhance your PC performance when you’re playing games. Overclocking GPU can cause instability, overheating, and damage to your PC components...
Dust build-up is the easiest to deal with. You can use compressed air or an unused paintbrush to clean out the dust from the GPU. Bad ventilation should be the next thing you look at. If your computer doesn't have enough fans to pull air through the PC (or have a fan mounted backw...
Q: How do I know which parts of my PC need upgrading first? A: Start by monitoring your system’s performance during typical use. Use tools like Task Manager to identify bottlenecks: High CPU usage suggests a processor upgrade Maxed out RAM indicates need for memory upgrade ...
Everything worked fine till around two days ago when I tried to continue playing Marvel's Midnight Suns and received an error “A D3D11-compatible GPU (Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0) is required to run the engine.” Understand instantly 1. Check the game requirements 2. Check ...
2. Ensure your laptop is plugged in If you are using a laptop, another simple measure, to ensure that the GPU performs “at least” as expected, is to keep the laptop plugged in when performing heavy tasks. The GPU is a very big power consumer, so, when unplugged, it underperforms to...