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Fix: GPU Keeps Crashing / Freezing on Windows 10 & 11
Make sure graphics drivers are up to date
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Updated onMay 14, 2024
updated onMay 14, 2024
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GPU crashingon Windows 10/11 can ruin yourgaming experienceand slow down other operations depending on GPU.
Here, in this guide, we will discuss the methods to fix the video card that keeps crashing right after talking about the causes of its occurrence.
What causes the graphics card keeps crashing on Windows 10/11?
There are various reasons behind the graphics card keeps freezing issue; some of the popular ones are:
How do I fix the graphics card that keeps crashing on the PC?
Before moving to the detailed troubleshooting steps, follow these quick fixes first:
1. Update DirectX
2. Update the graphics driver
It is essential to keep drivers up to date for a smooth, functioning PC. You can do it manually, but it is a time-consuming process.
Using athird-party driver updateris advised to help you update the drivers without hassle. These powerful tools allow you to quickly scan for and download any outdated driver.
3. Stop overclocking
If your GPU is crashing, it could be overclocking the settings that you have modified. To stop overclocking, you need to revert the core clock, voltage, and memory clock settings to default.
You can use GPU overclocking software such asMSI Afterburnerto do that. For demonstration purposes, we have used the steps to Reset settings using MSI Afterburner:
4. Run the SFC scan
So, these steps must be followed to fix GPU crashing on Windows 10/11. Besides that, we recommend using abottleneck calculatorto see if your PC components are compatible. If nothing worked for you and your GPU is old, you can consider replacing it with a new one.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to mention them in the comments section below. We will be happy to help!
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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