Nvidia recently released the GeForce 566.03 WHQL driver update, but a peculiar issue has been acknowledged. According to a report by Overclock3D, users of Corsair’s iCUE software and Bluestacks may experience higher than normal CPU usage and are advised not to update to the latest graphics driver.
Corsair’s iCUE software allows users to control RGB lighting, fan speeds, create macros, and monitor system performance. Bluestacks, an Android emulator for Windows, is mainly used for gaming and app development.
Although it’s unusual for a GPU driver to cause high CPU usage, the impact on performance should be minimal due to the speed of modern CPUs.
Corsair has recommended rolling back GeForce drivers to version 561.09 until Nvidia resolves the issue.
For NVIDIA users – As a temporary workaround, try rolling back your NVIDIA Drivers to 561.09 while this issue is being investigated. https://t.co/ku94w7z8Wd
— CORSAIR (@CORSAIR) October 23, 2024
To roll back Nvidia’s GeForce drivers, go to Device Manager, expand the Display adapters section, right-click on your Nvidia GPU, select Properties, then navigate to the Driver tab and click Roll Back Driver. Another method is manually downloading and installing a previous driver or using tools like Display Driver Uninstaller for a clean removal.
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