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Apex Legends Is Not Using the GPU: 5 Ways to Fix It
Learn how to quickly connect your GPU so you can claim victory
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Updated onJanuary 8, 2024
updated onJanuary 8, 2024
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Players have been noticing Apex Legends suddenly not using the graphics card to its fullest extent after a recent update. As a result of this error, gamers experience performance issues similar topacket loss.
Because this is agraphical error, solutions for this require you to go into the computer’s settings and make necessary adjustments. Don’t fret as this is all pretty easy to do.
What causes Apex Legends to not use my GPU?
There are a handful of reasons why Apex Legends has a compatibility problem with your graphics card:
How can I address Apex Legends not using my graphics card?
We recommend trying the more simple solutions first:
1. Manage 3D settings in NVIDIA Control Panel and AMD Radeon Settings
2. Manage settings in AMD Radeon Settings
3. Change Windows Power Plan
4. Tweak in-game settings
5. Reinstall Apex Legends
Gamers on the internet have complained about their computer not recognizing the graphics card. It could be a hardware problem, and if it is, be sure to contact the manufacturer. See if you can get a new card.
There are multiple ways to fix software problems depending on which brand of GPU you have. If it’s anAMD card, we recommend installing the latest driver in Compatibility mode.
Nvidia cards are trickier to fix. You may have to update your computer’s BIOS or uninstall those updates; depending on the situation. Companies don’t always roll out updates that are 100 percent free of glitches.
But if all else fails, contact your GPU’s manufacturer. You may have faulty hardware.
For Apex Legends players also experiencing crashes due to memory problems, our comprehensive guide on how tofix Apex Legends crashes with memory issuesoffers targeted solutions to tackle these specific inconveniences.
Feel free to comment below if you have any questions on addressing GPU problems. Also, leave comments about guides you want or information on other video games.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
