fan control regression

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The fan control regression tag covers discussions about NVIDIA driver updates that break or degrade fan speed management on GeForce hardware. Recent content highlights the 595.59 WHQL driver release, which was pulled after users reported fan control, clocking, and stability regressions across multiple GPU models. The incident led NVIDIA to recommend rolling back to driver 591.86 while investigating. This tag is relevant for Windows users experiencing unexpected fan behavior after driver updates, particularly those on GeForce cards. Topics include driver rollback procedures, the risks of fast release cadences, and troubleshooting fan control issues tied to specific NVIDIA driver versions.
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    NVIDIA 595.59 Driver Rollback Highlights Risks of Fast Release Cadence

    NVIDIA’s 595.59 WHQL driver was intended to be a timely Game Ready release for Resident Evil: Requiem — but instead it became a high-profile reminder that shipping drivers at breakneck cadence carries real risk. Released on February 26, 2026 with day‑one optimizations for path tracing, DLSS 4...
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