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    Nvidia’s Driver Update Removes PopCnt Dependency—Backwards Compatibility with Old CPUs

    The latest update to Nvidia’s Game Ready Driver (version 576.40) has reignited discussions about backward compatibility and hardware longevity within the PC enthusiast community. In a move greeted by a mix of amusement and surprise, Nvidia’s driver team has quietly removed the requirement for...
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    Can You Pair an RTX 5090 with a Core 2 Duo? Driver Changes and Limitations Explained

    Here’s a clear breakdown of the situation around pairing the RTX 5090 with an old Intel Core 2 Duo in light of Nvidia’s driver change: What Changed? Nvidia Driver Update: The latest Nvidia drivers (version 576.40 and later) have dropped the requirement for POPCNT (Population Count) instruction...
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    NVIDIA Driver Update: POPCNT Requirement Introduces BSOD Risks for Windows 10 & 11 Users

    The latest development from NVIDIA is creating significant waves in the Windows community, particularly for users of Windows 10 and 11. As part of its ongoing updates, NVIDIA has announced that it will no longer support processors that do not include the POPCNT instruction set starting from...
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    Nvidia Drivers (Release 555) Cause BSOD on Older CPUs Lacking POPCNT

    In a significant development for users of older Windows PCs, Nvidia has announced that its latest graphics drivers are causing serious compatibility issues, specifically for computers lacking the POPCNT instruction set. This affects many aging systems trying to keep pace with modern software...
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