Hey everyone, I've been having some issues with my PC crashing and throwing up the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). I previously asked about possible causes, but now I'm wondering if my outdated graphics drivers could be to blame. I last updated my NVIDIA drivers back in March, and I noticed there's a new version from May 12th. Would being a few versions behind potentially cause these crashes?
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For sure! Outdated graphics drivers can definitely contribute to BSODs. Sometimes, the release notes for new driver versions even mention fixes for specific issues, so it’s worth checking them out. But keep in mind, without seeing the exact BSOD error code, it’s tough to be 100% sure that's the cause.
Absolutely! I had a similar experience with video_tdr_failure errors linked to outdated drivers. However, it's crucial to know what exactly the BSOD says when it happens. If you can share the error code, we might be able to pinpoint the problem better.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll keep an eye out for the error code next time it happens.
Dude, March? You should definitely update those drivers! Keeping your graphics drivers up-to-date can help improve performance and stability, so don't wait too long!
Exactly! Always good to check those release notes. If you can, updating your drivers could help solve the problem.