In recent weeks, many gamers have encountered frustrating black screen issues tied to their NVIDIA graphics cards. These problems have become increasingly prevalent, especially following the launch of the first RTX 5070 Ti graphics driver. To address these concerns, NVIDIA released a new GPU driver earlier this week that aimed to rectify three known issues causing black screens. However, it appears that not all problems have been resolved.
NVIDIA has now identified an additional black screen bug specifically related to the DisplayPort connection. If you own a GeForce graphics card and have experienced black screens—particularly right after updating to the latest display drivers—this hotfix could be the answer you’ve been looking for. The hotfix addresses problems occurring post-driver installation when users reboot their PCs, only to be met with a blank screen. This issue seems to be closely tied to the DisplayPort connection.
If you are not currently facing black screen issues or are not utilizing a DisplayPort for your monitor setup, there is likely no need to install this specific hotfix. It is primarily designed for users affected by the identified problem and is based on the latest 572.60 Game Ready release. Feedback from users on platforms like the NVIDIA Subreddit indicates that this issue has been relatively common among gamers.
NVIDIA has been grappling with multiple driver-related problems, particularly in relation to the launch of the RTX 50 series and the various drivers released concurrently with each new launch. Some users have expressed concerns over the perceived decline in the quality of NVIDIA drivers, noting that they have not experienced such issues in the past. This has raised questions about the reliability of driver updates and their impact on gaming performance.
Have you encountered similar issues with the latest NVIDIA drivers? We encourage you to share your experiences and insights. Your feedback is invaluable in helping the community navigate these ongoing challenges.
For more information and to download the latest hotfix, visit the official NVIDIA website.
