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My AMD driver stops working and I'm thinking about switching to a Nvidia GPU.

My AMD driver stops working and I'm thinking about switching to a Nvidia GPU.

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Germaindu51
Member
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06-28-2016, 07:36 PM
#1
Consider upgrading your GPU? Use the newest but untested driver or switch to Nvidia?
During Black Ops 3 Multiplayer sessions, it occasionally crashes or shows unexpected glitches on maps—like strange elements appearing. I believe this might be linked to the driver issue.
I also experience crashes in Battlefield 4 after about 45 minutes of playtime.
I’m unsure which driver version is the latest and most stable for my R9 270x ToxicX. Here’s my current GPU driver information:
Driver Packaging Version: 13.251-131206a-167984C-ATI
Catalyst Version: 14.2
Provider: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
2D Driver Version: 8.01.01.1360
2D Driver File Path: /REGISTRY/MACHINE/SYSTEM/ControlSet001/Control/CLASS/{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}/0000
Direct3D Version: 9.14.10.01001
OpenGL Version: 6.14.10.12618
AMD Catalyst Control Center Version: 2013.1206.1603.28764
AMD Audio Driver Version: 7.12.0.7717
If a stable driver isn’t available, I might consider saving up and purchasing the GTX 970 or an i5 4690.
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Germaindu51
06-28-2016, 07:36 PM #1

Consider upgrading your GPU? Use the newest but untested driver or switch to Nvidia?
During Black Ops 3 Multiplayer sessions, it occasionally crashes or shows unexpected glitches on maps—like strange elements appearing. I believe this might be linked to the driver issue.
I also experience crashes in Battlefield 4 after about 45 minutes of playtime.
I’m unsure which driver version is the latest and most stable for my R9 270x ToxicX. Here’s my current GPU driver information:
Driver Packaging Version: 13.251-131206a-167984C-ATI
Catalyst Version: 14.2
Provider: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
2D Driver Version: 8.01.01.1360
2D Driver File Path: /REGISTRY/MACHINE/SYSTEM/ControlSet001/Control/CLASS/{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}/0000
Direct3D Version: 9.14.10.01001
OpenGL Version: 6.14.10.12618
AMD Catalyst Control Center Version: 2013.1206.1603.28764
AMD Audio Driver Version: 7.12.0.7717
If a stable driver isn’t available, I might consider saving up and purchasing the GTX 970 or an i5 4690.

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creuse02
Member
172
06-29-2016, 02:33 AM
#2
Given the significant differences between the versions, it might be better to use the provided link to uninstall drivers first.
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creuse02
06-29-2016, 02:33 AM #2

Given the significant differences between the versions, it might be better to use the provided link to uninstall drivers first.

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EmmaPrinces
Member
152
06-29-2016, 04:52 AM
#3
Remove version 14.2 and install the GPU-compatible version for your operating system from the provided link.
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EmmaPrinces
06-29-2016, 04:52 AM #3

Remove version 14.2 and install the GPU-compatible version for your operating system from the provided link.

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Just_Senya
Member
169
06-29-2016, 12:23 PM
#4
16.2 is the most recent version, receiving the 16.2.1 update.
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Just_Senya
06-29-2016, 12:23 PM #4

16.2 is the most recent version, receiving the 16.2.1 update.

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Bring_It
Senior Member
423
06-29-2016, 02:57 PM
#5
is 16.2.1 stable?
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Bring_It
06-29-2016, 02:57 PM #5

is 16.2.1 stable?

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superschut
Member
79
06-30-2016, 11:10 AM
#6
Yes
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superschut
06-30-2016, 11:10 AM #6

Yes

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Born
Junior Member
10
07-01-2016, 10:36 AM
#7
You can install it right away without uninstalling the previous GPU driver.
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Born
07-01-2016, 10:36 AM #7

You can install it right away without uninstalling the previous GPU driver.

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35r3
Junior Member
31
07-01-2016, 05:54 PM
#8
The instructions suggest removing "AMD Install Manager," but your Control Panel shows "AMD Install Catalyst Manager" instead.
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35r3
07-01-2016, 05:54 PM #8

The instructions suggest removing "AMD Install Manager," but your Control Panel shows "AMD Install Catalyst Manager" instead.

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explizip
Member
227
07-01-2016, 10:54 PM
#9
Given the significant differences between the versions, it might be better to use the provided link to uninstall drivers first.
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explizip
07-01-2016, 10:54 PM #9

Given the significant differences between the versions, it might be better to use the provided link to uninstall drivers first.