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00:00:00 – 00:09:24
The video provides a comprehensive guide on resolving issues with the latest Nvidia graphics driver by using the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU). It includes steps for downloading DDU and an older stable Nvidia driver, booting into Safe Mode to prevent automatic driver updates, and performing a clean driver installation. The tutorial also covers optimizing Nvidia control panel settings for better performance and screen tearing prevention, such as disabling V-Sync, enabling threaded optimization, and setting power management to maximum performance. The video's key suggestions emphasize using an older driver version, clean installations, and precise settings adjustments to enhance overall system stability and performance.
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In this part of the video, the creator provides a quick tutorial for users experiencing issues with the newest Nvidia driver. The steps include:
1. Going to Google and searching for “ddu”.
2. Clicking the first link and downloading the DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) from the USA mirror.
3. Extracting the downloaded file, preferably to the desktop, and opening the folder with a 7-zip image.
4. Visiting the Nvidia website to find and select the appropriate graphics driver. The creator has a 490 GPU and uses the game-ready driver for Windows 10/11.
5. Avoiding the latest driver version that causes issues and instead downloading an older version from October 10.
6. Downloading and placing the older driver version next to the DDU file on the desktop for easier access.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the creator walks through the process of booting into Safe Mode on a PC. First, they navigate to the settings, go to ‘Recovery’, and then select ‘Advanced Startup’. From there, they choose ‘Troubleshoot’, followed by ‘Advanced Options’, and then ‘Startup Settings’ to enable Safe Mode. The creator notes differences between PCs in accessing Safe Mode but demonstrates using arrow keys to select it. While in Safe Mode, the video advises disabling the ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter in the device manager to prevent automatic driver updates. The main action involves running the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU), selecting the Nvidia GPU, and performing a ‘Clean and Restart’. After rebooting, they instruct to run the downloaded driver, clicking ‘Run’ and then ‘OK’ if an offline warning appears.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the installation of graphics drivers using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller). They explain the installation process, recommending either including or excluding GeForce Experience based on user preference. The speaker chooses a custom installation, ensuring GeForce Experience is not selected, and opts for a clean install. They then advise on optimizing various settings in the control panel, including turning off V-Sync, enabling threaded optimization, setting texture filtering to high performance, choosing the highest available refresh rate, and setting power management to maximum performance. The speaker also discusses options for low latency mode and advises on setting a max frame rate to prevent screen tearing, particularly for users with a 240 Hz monitor.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker explains that to eliminate screen tearing, you should set your frame rate a few frames below your monitor’s refresh rate. They mention that after adjusting this setting, you should click ‘apply’ and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.