Issues with the computer are occurring.
Issues with the computer are occurring.
I have a PC equipped with an i5 650 processor, a GTX 710 2GB version, 8GB DDR3 RAM at 1333MHz, and a 1TB SATA SSD boot drive (the motherboard lacks an M.2 port). It has two HDDs for storage—1TB plus 500GB—running a lightweight version of Windows 11 optimized for minimal system and storage usage, excluding Microsoft Edge and Copilot. The main problem is that Windows 11 consumes too many system resources.
The issues you're encountering include:
1) GPU not showing up in Task Manager
2) Exclamation mark on the GPU in Device Manager despite troubleshooting
3) NVIDIA Control Panel missing when right-clicking the home screen
4) Screen not covering the entire 24-inch monitor with HDMI; VGA fixes scaling but quality is poor
5) Inability to use multiple monitors with this driver version
When using driver version 381.65, all previous problems disappear. However, after switching drivers, my PC now randomly bluescreens, crashes, and restarts unexpectedly. I’ve tried Linux, but it isn’t suitable for me. This situation is becoming increasingly frustrating.
The GT 710 comes with multiple architectures, leading to different drivers when installed. This causes compatibility issues because the driver provided for the latest version won't work with older versions. It may support various cores such as GK208, GK208B, GF119S, and more. To ensure proper functionality, check your card's core type using GPU-Z.