Can I keep using my 1080 Ti for PhysX once NVIDIA stops supporting it later this year?
Can I keep using my 1080 Ti for PhysX once NVIDIA stops supporting it later this year?
I understand NVIDIA is phasing out driver support for the 10 series soon, and I’m curious if I can still use it as a PhysX card after that. If I switch to a 50 series card, would I be restricted to older models like 30 or 40 series to keep using PhysX on one card? With my budget tight and Microsoft also cutting support for 10th Gen chips, I really don’t have the funds for a 50 series build right now. Maybe I should wait until next year to save up more money instead.
It's worth considering progressing without PhysX.
In reality, I’d swap in a spare SSD, detach your existing "C" drive, and install a temporary SSD before updating to the latest Windows 10 with all patches. Don’t forget to update the .nets before the October deadline for Windows 10. Make sure to register your Windows as well.
After that, remove the current drive and store it safely for future use.
Keep your existing "C" drive in place and let the system stay unchanged—just take it easy.
You mentioned you’re about five to seven years behind in AAA titles.
Once you feel ready, when you upgrade to a newer system with a better GPU, you can play your older games without any issues. Just keep your old system alongside your future PC.
Think of the older setup as a Nintendo system and the newer one as a Super Nintendo—both function properly with their intended software, which is essentially game cartridges.
It was merely a suggestion for anyone purchasing an OEM system built on a pre-made laptop; they should opt for the latest model. This change does not affect compatibility with previous systems that meet the TPM 2.0 standard, so there will be no impact on support for the 8th generation Intel processors. Microsoft has officially removed support for Intel Core 10th, 9th, and 8th generations in Windows 11 24H2 for OEMs.
Why bother with a 50-series build when the latest games are five years old and your system is a 1080ti?
It’s not as if it will stop functioning without driver support. Probably they haven’t invested much in driver development for the 10-series over the past couple of years.
If you need to run Windows 11 just to avoid problems (which definitely happen with Windows 10 eventually), you could switch to a supported AM4, AM5 or Intel platform for a more affordable option and a fresh build—AM5 is expected to be available for some time.
You’ll receive better value for your money by building in a few years rather than purchasing a brand-new 50-series now.
And if you encounter a new game you’d like to play, you could use NVidia gamestreaming for a short period and run it on your current hardware.
New drivers after five years are unlikely to offer anything fresh. "Drivers" NV or Adrenalin are merely collections of older driver packages that haven't been substantially updated, except for newer GPU models. Only OS changes that render them inoperable might have any impact. For genuine improvements, check the Device Manager instead of focusing on driver packages.
I'm in the same situation regarding old hardware, yet I'm still enjoying older games like GTAV and RD2 perfectly.
However, I believe my specifications haven't been enough to justify buying newer titles.
I've decided to upgrade to the 50 series and already have at least three games in mind.
I also hope that better graphics and higher FPS will make even the older games feel fresh.
I plan to keep both systems running. It would be wise to save up a bit more and consider a new setup when possible.