NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Driver 388.71 Download

Posted at December 3, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Driver 388.71 Description

Game Ready:

- Provides the optimal gaming experience for PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.

Changes and Fixed Issues in Version 388.71:

- [YouTube]: Flickering may occur when playing videos in full-screen mode. [2033196]
- [YouTube][Notebook]: Artifacts may appear when pausing video playback. [2033201]
- Lines appear across the screen momentarily while booting into Windows. [200339233/1953061]
- [NVIDIA TITAN V]: TDR error occurs and the display goes blank while playing a Bluray disc at high resolutions. [200364496]
- [GeForce GTX 1080][Notebook]: The driver may not recognize or install the GPU. [2033168]

This release supports the following APIs:

- Open Computing Language (OpenCL software) 1.2 for NVIDIA Kepler, Maxwell, and Pascal GPUs
- OpenGL 4.6
- Vulkan 1.0
- DirectX 11
- DirectX 12 (Windows 10)

CUDA Support:

- Added support for CUDA 9.1

Added or updated the following SLI profiles:

- Warframe

Added or updated the following 3D Vision profiles:

- Black Desert - Fair
- ELEX - Good
- Forza Motorsport 7 - Not recommended
- JX3 Online - Fair
- PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUND - Not recommended

Software Module Versions:

- nView - 148.92
- HD Audio Driver - 1.3.35.1
- NVIDIA PhysX System Software - 9.17.0524
- GeForce Experience - 3.11.0.73
- CUDA - 9.1

Compatible NVIDIA TITAN Series:

- NVIDIA TITAN Xp, NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal), GeForce GTX TITAN X, GeForce GTX TITAN, GeForce GTX TITAN Black, GeForce GTX TITAN Z

Compatible GeForce 10 Series:

- GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, GeForce GTX 1080, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, GeForce GTX 1070, GeForce GTX 1060, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, GeForce GTX 1050, GeForce GT 1030

Compatible GeForce 900 Series:

- GeForce GTX 980 Ti, GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 950

Compatible GeForce 700 Series:

- GeForce GTX 780 Ti, GeForce GTX 780, GeForce GTX 770, GeForce GTX 760, GeForce GTX 760 Ti (OEM), GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 750, GeForce GTX 745, GeForce GT 740, GeForce GT 730, GeForce GT 720, GeForce GT 710, GeForce GT 705

Compatible GeForce 600 Series:

- GeForce GTX 690, GeForce GTX 680, GeForce GTX 670, GeForce GTX 660 Ti, GeForce GTX 660, GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST, GeForce GTX 650 Ti, GeForce GTX 650, GeForce GTX 645, GeForce GT 645, GeForce GT 640, GeForce GT 635, GeForce GT 630, GeForce GT 620, GeForce GT 610, GeForce 605

Compatible GeForce 500 Series:

- GeForce GTX 590, GeForce GTX 580, GeForce GTX 570, GeForce GTX 560 Ti, GeForce GTX 560 SE, GeForce GTX 560, GeForce GTX 555, GeForce GTX 550 Ti, GeForce GT 545, GeForce GT 530, GeForce GT 520, GeForce 510

Compatible GeForce 400 Series:

- GeForce GTX 480, GeForce GTX 470, GeForce GTX 465, GeForce GTX 460 SE v2, GeForce GTX 460 SE, GeForce GTX 460, GeForce GTS 450, GeForce GT 440, GeForce GT 430, GeForce GT 420

To install this package please do the following:

- Make sure that all system requirements are met.
- Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop).
- Locate and double-click on the newly-downloaded file.
- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).
- Read EULA (End User License Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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