Nvidia is releasing a new update today that’ll make the company’s PC graphics cards officially ready for Windows 11 once the operating system launches on Oct. 5.
The update applies to Nvidia graphics cards dating back to its 2012 GeForce 600 series, all the way up to its current RTX 3000 series. You can download it now through the company’s website or via Nvidia’s GeForce Experience software.
“Throughout Nvidia history, we’ve supported every new Windows operating system at release with dedicated drivers, ensuring our customers receive optimized performance and access to the latest Windows features,” the company wrote in a post.
The update promises to make gaming on Windows 11 smooth for early adopters. The upcoming OS will be a free update to Windows 10 users who own PCs less than four years old. However, Microsoft is serving up the OS first to consumers who’ve bought a new PC.
The upgrade cycle will then extend to mid-2022. So don’t be surprised if it takes you several months to receive the Windows 11 update.
There are good reasons for gamers to update to Windows 11. The OS is going to feature DirectStorage, a faster way to load games using an NVME SSD drive, and AutoHDR, which can produce richer image quality. Windows 10 is also getting DirectStorage too, but Microsoft says it’ll run slower there than on Windows 11.
As for AMD, it’s unclear when the company is rolling out Windows 11 support for its Radeon graphics card. But it should arrive soon. Past software updates for the Radeon series already included support for the Windows 11 preview releases.
