Windows 10: Gpu driver or gpu failure?

I've been having random crashes in games and just a little bit ago I was playing Valorant and got a graphics driver crash and I'm really hoping its not my GPU being bad.The description for Event ID 153 from source nvlddmkm cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair the component on the&

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Crash by no visible BSOD (GPU driver failure?)

Um was this a reply to the wrong post? I have no issues with my SSD was just considering to do what you mentioned higher up and try a "clean start" without any background processes.
Every error I have points towards GPU drivers or GPU hardware failure.

 

gpu usage spiking up and down on amd gpu

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.

Would you mind giving these steps a try and then informing me of the outcome?

1. Check for Malware:
   
   • Run a full system scan using a reputable antivirus program to ensure that no malware is causing the high GPU usage.
     
2. SFC, DISM:
   
   • Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run:
     
     
   • This command attempts to repair the Windows image using files from Windows Update. If the process gets stuck, be patient and let it complete.
     
3. Clean Driver Installation:
   
   • Use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to completely remove your current GPU drivers and then reinstall the latest stable version from the AMD website:
     
     1. Download and run DDU from a trusted source.
        
     2. Reboot your PC after the uninstallation.
        
     3. Install the latest drivers from the AMD website.
        
4. Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs:
   
   • Some startup programs might be causing the GPU spikes. Use msconfig to perform a clean boot:
     
     1. Press Win + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
        
     2. Go to the Services tab, check "Hide all Microsoft services," and then disable all.
        
     3. Go to the Startup tab and open Task Manager. Disable all startup items.
        
     4. Restart your computer and see if the issue persists.
        
5. Disable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling:
   
   • Sometimes, disabling hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling can help:
     
     1. Go to Settings > System > Display > Graphics settings.
        
     2. Turn off "Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling".
        
6. Update BIOS and Chipset Drivers: Ensure your motherboard BIOS and chipset drivers are up to date.
   
7. Check for Windows Updates: Make sure your Windows is fully updated as Microsoft often releases patches that can fix such issues.
   

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!

 

GPU Driver Error

Thank you...I did have an AMD GPU installed previously, I just was unsure how to find the drivers to uninstall. I currently have an AMD CPU, are any of the drivers/other software listed here needed for the CPU or can I uninstall all of them?

• AMD PCI Device Driver
• AMD SMBus Driver
• AMD PSP Driver
• AMD Problem Report Wizard
• Balanced Power Plan
• OEM Application Profiles
• AMD Radeon Settings