

This can result in a variety of errors, ranging from driver crashes, keyboard or mouse inputs failing to register, or sound cutting out. If you are using an outdated version of DirectX, VALORANT is going to have problems interacting with your hardware (your graphics card, mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc.). Many applications use DirectX, however it is most commonly used in running games, because they tend to be hardware intensive. This API allows various applications to interact with hardware on your computer without knowing ahead of time what that hardware is. They can be found here:ĭirectX is a set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) developed by Microsoft. Most common graphics card manufacturers have a solution that scans your computer and updates drivers automatically. Note the name and manufacturer of your card in the top left corner of the window.Press + R (this will open up a "Run" window).Since these are the most common types of graphics cards, we will cover the basic update process for each. The update process will vary depending on the specific video card you have, but many players will find that they likely own a card from one of three major product lines: NVIDIA, AMD or Intel. One of the most important steps you can perform when installing a new video card, or using a new computer, is installing the most up-to-date driver. Your card is generally shipped with a driver pre-packaged, but this driver is usually out of date by the time it reaches your computer. Video card drivers (software that interfaces with your graphics card) often include vital bug fixes and/or optimizations. Why is it Important to Keep Your Video Drivers up to Date? The game freezes completely without crashing to desktopĬheck if Your PC Meets Minimum Requirements.The game closes immediately after launching.The screen is black when the game is launched.While no one appreciates cutting-edge technology like I do, you may experience some notable symptoms if your software is out of date. Those additions usually utilize the latest available software that Graphics Card and Operating System manufacturers have available at the time. VALORANT is always being updated, whether it's new effects, features, or other admirable add-ons.
