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Sean Endicott

If you bought an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 before stock ran out, you need to grab this NVIDIA driver

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition (front) compared to RTX 5090 Founders Edition (rear).

If you managed to purchase an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5080, which is easier said than done, it's time to install the latest driver from NVIDIA. The Game Ready Driver will help deliver the best gaming experience for multiple titles and also adds support for several new features. DLSS 4, DLSS 4 Overrides, an improved NVIDIA Broadcast, and NVIDIA Smooth Motion all ship with the latest driver from NVIDIA. DLSS 4 with multi frame generation works with Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Star Wars Outlaws following once you install this driver.

Even if you don't care about those specific features or games, you need to install the driver, since it is mandatory for an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 to work.

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