Recent reports have highlighted persistent black screen issues affecting Nvidia’s RTX 50 series graphics cards, causing significant concern among gamers and users alike. In response, Nvidia has been diligently releasing a series of driver updates aimed at rectifying these problems. However, a troubling trend has emerged: the latest driver updates, while seemingly beneficial for the RTX 50 series, have inadvertently led to similar black screen issues for users of the RTX 40 series GPUs.
Conversations surrounding these driver problems have resurfaced on platforms such as Reddit and X, as users of the RTX 40 series express their frustration. Previously free from significant issues, these GPUs are now facing unexpected crashes and black screens, leaving many in the gaming community disheartened.
This article will delve into the ongoing Nvidia driver complications affecting the RTX 40 series and offer temporary solutions to mitigate the impact.
Understanding the Impact of Nvidia Driver 572.XX on RTX 40 Series GPUs
The recent Nvidia driver updates, designated as version 572.XX, consist of three releases: 572.16, 572.42, and 572.83. These updates were initially intended to resolve black screens, system crashes, and BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) incidents specifically for the RTX 50 series. Ironically, these updates have led to a similar barrage of issues for the RTX 40 series.
One Reddit user, known as Scotty1992, shared their harrowing experience with driver 572.XX, describing how it led to disruptive black screen problems and severe OS-level crashes. Users are required to perform a full system restart to regain functionality, adding to the frustration.
Scotty1992 further noted that reverting to a previous driver version resolved the black screen issues but resulted in being locked out from playing Half-Life 2 RTX, which mandates the latest drivers. This particular post has generated over 200 comments, indicating that numerous users shared the same plight, thereby highlighting the widespread nature of the issue.
Another Reddit user, Spooky_Ghost, reported that crashes can occur even when the system is idling, suggesting that these problems are not confined to gaming or specific applications. Notably, this individual uses an RTX 3080, raising the possibility that older Nvidia graphics cards might also be influenced by the updated drivers.
At this point, the root cause of these black screens and crashes remains elusive. We will continue updating this article as more information becomes available regarding the drivers and their effects on various graphics card models.
Steps to Mitigate Issues: Consider Downgrading to Nvidia Driver 566.XX or Earlier
As of now, there have been no formal resolutions or patches released by Nvidia to fully address these issues. While some users have reported that the latest driver, version 572.83, has successfully resolved their problems—results may vary depending on the user’s GPU and system specifications.
For those still experiencing difficulties, downgrading to driver version 566.XX or earlier may provide a temporary solution until Nvidia releases a fully functional update that addresses these concerns comprehensively.