Exciting Launch: Nvidia Introduces RTX 5050 Graphics Card and New Driver Update
Nvidia has expanded its RTX 5000 series by introducing the RTX 5050, a budget-friendly graphics card tailored for gamers seeking quality at a lower price point. Coinciding with this launch, Nvidia has released the WHQL-certified 576.88 Game Ready driver, which not only adds support for the new GPU but also accommodates a recent game release.
Initially slated for a mid-to-late July launch, the much-anticipated RTX 5050 is officially available today, July 1, at a competitive price of $249. For further details on this graphics card, click here.
Enhanced Gaming Experience with DLSS 4
Nvidia is also enhancing gameplay with its latest upscaling technology, DLSS 4 featuring Multi Frame Generation, now integrated into two popular titles: Diablo IV and Monster Hunter Wilds. This advancement promises to significantly boost frame rates while maintaining visually stunning graphics.
Bug Fixes in 576.88 Driver Update
With the release of the 576.88 driver, Nvidia has addressed several critical issues. Notably, this update includes fixes particularly beneficial for users with AMD Ryzen processors utilizing Nvidia graphics. The resolved issues are as follows:
- NVIDIA Smooth Motion in games may now run GPU video memory slightly faster.
- In Cyberpunk 2077, a system freeze issue associated with the NVIDIA App Overlay and DLSS Frame Generation has been corrected for certain notebooks.
- Elimination of black screen problems during driver installation on particular AMD Ryzen configurations.
- Fixed a black screen occurrence when switching between resolutions on the Sony SDM-27Q10S monitor.
Ongoing Issues Under Investigation
While the update resolves numerous bugs, Nvidia’s team continues to investigate several persistent issues, including:
- Cyberpunk 2077 may crash when users attempt to take screenshots in Photo Mode with path tracing activated.
- In Battlefield 2042, users may experience random square artifacts around light sources.
- World of Warcraft users could see display artifacts when ray tracing is turned on.
- Counter-Strike 2 may show text distortion when playing at a resolution lower than the display’s native resolution.
Availability and Important Notes
The Nvidia 576.88 driver can now be downloaded through the Nvidia app or GeForce Experience. For those preferring a standalone option, download links are available here, and you can access the official release notes (PDF) for more information. Please be aware that support for Nvidia graphics cards based on the Volta, Pascal, and Maxwell architectures will soon be discontinued.
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