Updating graphics drivers.

[morowe]

Hey all,

I have a 3Gb GeForce GTX 580 in my computer and am keen to update my graphics drivers as it has been suggested several times.

I have never had an issue before but have only ever done it on crappy old hardware, mixed with the fact all ive heard recently are horror stories of the update breaking and so on im a bit nervous to do it.

Are these worries/stories founded? is there any good practice tips before updating? should i bother? whats the worst case scenario?

thanks!

 

[vanthus]

You shouldn't have any trouble updating to the latest driver from this link,
It's normally recommended to do a clean install of the driver,you can select that option during the install
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
If you do have issues with it you can always reinstall the old driver either from supplied disk or from the same link above,select "beta and older drivers"
Personally if not having any issues I usually don't bother updating drivers.

 

[Wozza63]

ive never had any problems with drivers, and I usually use the beta versions which are not as stable, you should get a good performance boost in most games if you have not done it before

It doesn't even require a reboot anymore either!

 

[Keedar]

Sometimes when i updating i am getting black screen and thats all.Only what you need to do is restart your pc and install drivers from the beginning.

 

[tom_gr7]

try this mate, - http://www.geforce.co.uk/drivers/geforce-experience

its from nvidia, but it optimises your game settings for you... and you can also download and clean install the latest nvidia drivers through it, so you dont need to go searching.

 

[morowe]

Thanks for all the replys! sounds like it should be smooth enough.