GPU Troubleshooting Guide: Solving Common Graphics Card Issues

Common GPU Issues

This guide covers the most frequent graphics card problems and their solutions.

Driver Related Issues

Problems caused by drivers:

• Display driver crashes
• Black screen issues
• Artifacting
• Performance degradation

Driver Solutions

Steps to resolve driver issues:

• Clean driver installation
• Using DDU for removal
• Rolling back drivers
• Beta driver testing

Hardware Problems

Common hardware issues:

• Overheating
• Fan failures
• Power delivery issues
• Memory artifacts

Temperature Issues

Dealing with heat problems:

• Cleaning dust buildup
• Replacing thermal paste
• Improving case airflow
• Fan curve adjustment

Performance Problems

Addressing performance issues:

• FPS drops
• Stuttering
• Screen tearing
• Power throttling

Diagnostic Tools

Essential troubleshooting software:

• GPU-Z
• MSI Afterburner
• FurMark
• Windows Event Viewer

Advanced Troubleshooting

For persistent issues:

• BIOS updates
• PCIe slot testing
• Power supply testing
• Memory testing