Nvidia graphics cards are one of the most powerful cards. By updating the Nvidia drivers, your computer and the games will perform better. The PC will also stay compatible with other peripherals. The best method to update Nvidia is to directly download and install it from the Nvidia website. Installing the driver manually is always the best option. You have to run the installer and overwrite the old driver. Read this article to know how to update Nvidia drivers.
How to Download Nvidia Drivers on PC
Below are the steps to download the Nvidia driver from the Nvidia website.
[1] Press the Windows + X keys and click on Device Manager from the list.
[2] Then, expand the Display adapters category in Device Manager.
[3] Now, you will be able to see the graphics card on your computer.
[4] Following, check the name of the Nvidia graphics card and right-click on the GPU name.
[5] Click on the Properties option to check the detailed information.
[6] Visit the Nvidia official website and click on the Drivers tab from the top menu.
[7] Now, select the Search button to search for the target Nvidia driver.
[8] Then, click on the Download option to download the Nvidia driver for Windows 10 PC.
How to Update Nvidia Drivers on Windows 10, 8, 7
Following are the steps to update Nvidia drivers on Windows PC.
[1] First, navigate to the Nvidia driver download site by clicking here.
[2] Make sure to enter the information and then click the Search option.
[3] Then, locate the latest driver and click Download.
[4] Once the driver is downloaded, run the installer and select the Save option.
[5] Next, click the OK option.
[6] You can now follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation of the newly updated driver.
Related: How to Uninstall Nvidia Drivers on Windows
How to Update Nvidia Drivers on Mac
[1] Visit the Nvidia driver website to download the latest file.
[2] Then, enter the details such as product type, series, and product name of the graphics card.
[3] Furthermore, select the macOS version and click Search.
[4] Now, check the Release note section to see the Mac listed and then click the Download option.
[5] Following double click on the installer when it finishes downloading. Follow the on-screen prompt to complete the installation.
These are the ways to update the Nvidia driver on Windows 7/8/10 and macOS. When you install or update the graphics card driver, you need to restart the PC several times. It is always highly advisable to save work and make a backup of Windows OS. You can also use free MiniTool ShadowMaker to create a backup image of Windows OS.