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FTW 1080 Driver Problems

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2016/08/23 19:44:38 (permalink)
I can't seem to download the drivers for my 1080. It constantly says that the Windows (10) i'm using is not compatible. I would like to know if anyone has any solutions that might work. Thank you!

Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII Hero
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    keeno67
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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 19:53:00 (permalink)
    What version of Windows 10 you running.....sounds like you haven't ran or installed Windows updates in awhile.
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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 19:54:26 (permalink)
    I have just made the PC today so I think Windows should be up to date. Just got it today anyways.

    Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII Hero
    CPU: i7 6700k 1.24V @ 4.4Ghz
    GPU: 1080 Ti FE (Self) Hybrid +190 Curve/+500
    RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz 
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    Mouse: Roccat Kone XTD
    Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma (Mecha-Membrane)
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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 20:01:20 (permalink)
    Run Windows Update and let us know what comes up....
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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 20:02:59 (permalink)
    Mind leaving a link for me please? Thanks!

    Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII Hero
    CPU: i7 6700k 1.24V @ 4.4Ghz
    GPU: 1080 Ti FE (Self) Hybrid +190 Curve/+500
    RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz 
    SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 
    Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P2
    Mouse: Roccat Kone XTD
    Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma (Mecha-Membrane)
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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 20:06:32 (permalink)
    Do I only need to update once to get the latest version or multiple times to get there?

    Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII Hero
    CPU: i7 6700k 1.24V @ 4.4Ghz
    GPU: 1080 Ti FE (Self) Hybrid +190 Curve/+500
    RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz 
    SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 
    Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P2
    Mouse: Roccat Kone XTD
    Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma (Mecha-Membrane)
    Monitor: Asus PG279Q 27" (2560x1440 IPS G-Sync 165Hz)
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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 20:07:29 (permalink)
    Vik_epic
    Do I only need to update once to get the latest version or multiple times to get there?


    Once.
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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 21:18:56 (permalink)
    What are your system specs?  And did you try downloading directly from Nvidias site?
     
    http://www.geforce.com/drivers

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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 21:44:00 (permalink)
    I only had to update windows 10 which was really nice so now I have the drivers and games work now. Thanks for the help everyone!
     

    Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII Hero
    CPU: i7 6700k 1.24V @ 4.4Ghz
    GPU: 1080 Ti FE (Self) Hybrid +190 Curve/+500
    RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz 
    SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 
    Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P2
    Mouse: Roccat Kone XTD
    Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma (Mecha-Membrane)
    Monitor: Asus PG279Q 27" (2560x1440 IPS G-Sync 165Hz)
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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 23:11:12 (permalink)
    Vik_epic
    I only had to update windows 10 which was really nice so now I have the drivers and games work now. Thanks for the help everyone!
     


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    Re: FTW 1080 Driver Problems 2016/08/23 23:42:48 (permalink)
    Some times when Windows does update, you may need to reinstall the Nvidia drivers for your GPU
     
    You will see ----

    [FahCore_21.exe - System Error  The program can't start because OpenCL.dll missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem]
     
    The program is referring to your GPU software ---- Ask me how I know about this mess - firsthand experience

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