How to Fix GTA 5 Game Doesn’t Detect My GPU (Explained)

 If your GTA 5 game doesn’t detect my GPU here What you should do? GTA 5 is an acronym for Grand Theft Auto V – does Rockstar North of Rockstar Game develop a video game. GTA 5 is also the 5th version of the Grand Theft Auto series and the sequel to GTA 4.

This games original was officially released on September 17, 2013, for two performances, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

This game was also released for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions on 18. November 2014. Not long after, on April 14, 2015, this game was released for PC.

Therefore, what GTA 5 was at that time was no longer a strange thing for many people.

This game is part of the main storyline of the Series Grand Theft Auto, and this storyline is wholly calculated from the beginning of the GTA 2008 game’s content.

Located in the fictional state of San Andreas, which simulates Southern California, the main story plot revolves around three criminals and their efforts in carrying out attacks on the underworld.

Besides that work, these three criminals also attacked the government and several other forces. Therefore, this game is designed in an open-world style so that the player can allow anyone to go to the countryside, the mountains, and the appearance of the fictional city of Santa Claus.

In the following parts, I’ll demonstrate how to resolve the GPU problem in GTA 5.

The reason GTA 5 game does not recognize GPU.

  1. Driver error is too old or damaged,…
  2. The machine has not installed the correct driver for the video card.
  3. The connector has a problem, broken or loose connection wire, connection port.

1. Driver error is too old or damaged,…

Many people subjectively use Drive for a long time, too old, leading to errors, and damage, causing extreme error conditions.

2. The machine has not installed the correct driver for the video card.

The machine may not have been installed, or the correct driver for that GPU is not installed.

3. The connector has a problem, broken or loose connection wire, connection port.

There may be hardware errors from the connector, wire, or connection port, but these errors still cause the computer not to receive the video card.

How to fix GTA 5 game errors when the GPU cannot be detected

The following are some straightforward solutions to the video card not recognized error:

  1. Check the discrete video card connection
  2. Check Driver Card
  3. Update Video Card Driver
  4. Update BIOS
  5. Check the screen
  6. Replace the graphics card

1. Check the discrete video card connection.

Video card models always have connection ports such as connecting to the mainboard, the monitor, and the auxiliary source.

The connection ports need to fit into the joints on the laptop to make sure one thing can be connected or not.

Ensure the extra power cord to VGA fits snugly and that all the auxiliary power ports on the card are tight and secure.

HDMI, VGA, … cables from the video card to the monitor must fit snugly and make sure the wire is not faulty.

How to Fix GTA 5 Game Doesn't Detect My GPU (Explained)
How to Fix GTA 5 Game Doesn’t Detect My GPU (Explained)

2. Check Driver Card

Step 1: Open Device Manager.

Press the following key combination “Windows + R” to open the Run command window, then type “devmgmt.msc” and then press “OK” or the “Enter” key on the laptop keyboard to go to the “Device Manager” screen. “.

Step 2: Click on the “View” tab => Select “Show hidden devices”.

Step 3: Click on “Display adapters” => Right click on “Intel(R) HD Graphics 630” => “Select Scan for hardware changes”.

3. Update Video Card Driver

By visiting the manufacturer’s homepage of your video card, you can find the most recent driver version, download it to your computer, and install it manually.

4. Update BIOS

Step 1: Open System Information to check that the laptop does not recognize the discrete card in the BIOS.

Press the key combination “Windows + R” at the same time to open the “Run” command window, then enter “msinfo32” in it and then click “OK” or press “Enter” on the laptop keyboard.

Step 2: Check the information in the “BIOS Version/Date” section.

Step 3: Go to the manufacturer’s homepage, go to “Support,” => Select “Download Center.”

Step 4: Search and download the latest BIOS update suitable for your laptop.

 

5. Check the screen

Visual glitches may not even be caused by the graphics card but indicate that the monitor is failing. Try switching out the display or graphics card if none of the above solutions work. If the problem goes away, whatever you return will be the culprit.

6. Replace the graphics card

However, the signs occasionally indicate that a card is in need. If you doubt that nothing can bring the card back to its current state, you can try buying a very cheap graphics card to see if it will work on your PC. If the problem is solved, consider purchasing a new, better GPU!

Final Thoughts

Above are the causes and how to fix the GTA 5 error that the game doesn’t detect GPU. I hope this article will bring you the valuable and necessary information. Please comment and let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

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