Here’s our guide onhow to update graphics card drivers.
Instead of putting off that pesky Windows update, you should check for new updates proactively.
Also, kindly don’t use adriver utility tool.
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So, try turning it on and off in different games to see how it behaves.
Disable Game Bar in Windows 10/11
Windows has a built-in game overlay called Game Bar.
It lets you capture gameplay videos and hasa few cool featureslike performance monitoring.
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However, you should turn off everything that you don’t need for gaming.
Those lightweight programs quickly add up and can take away over a gigabyte of RAM from your games.
For a more permanent fix, disable any apps you don’t need atstartup.
In addition to upscaling,tweak the advanced video settingsin your favorite games.
Also, don’t forget to enable “Fullscreen (Exclusive)” or equivalent option.
In most games, it results in slightly better FPS at the cost of a slower Alt+Tab.
For starters, AMD users can enable Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) in their BIOS.
The Intel equivalent is the Intel Performance Maximizer (IPM).
You could go a step further and try automatic orAI overclockingif your motherboard provides that option.
Graphics cards have a one-click automatic overclock feature that you shouldn’t skip out on, either.
So, be sure to test things yourself or check game forums for more advice.
