Users report serious problems with temperature monitoring and fan control after installing the newest Nvidia drivers.
Nvidia’s latest GeForce driver update (version 576.02) is causing significant issues for users, particularly affecting temperature monitoring and fan control functionality. Multiple reports from Reddit and tech YouTubers confirm the problems persist across multiple GPU series.
Key Issues With Nvidia Driver 576.02
The primary problem occurs when systems wake from sleep or hibernation. The Nvidia driver fails to update temperature readings, locking them at whatever value was recorded before sleep mode activated. This creates several potential hazards:
- Fan control systems fail – Afterburner and other monitoring tools can’t respond to actual temperatures
- Overheating risk – GPUs may exceed safe operating temperatures without proper cooling
- Performance throttling – Cards may thermal throttle without users realizing why
Tech YouTuber JayzTwoCents demonstrated the issue clearly in a recent video. After waking from sleep, his test system’s temperature readings froze at 39°C while the actual GPU temperature climbed to dangerous levels. The fans failed to respond appropriately because the monitoring software received incorrect data.
Who Is Affected?
The issues appear most severe for:
- RTX 5060 Ti owners (this is the official Nvidia driver for that card)
- Users with custom fan curves
- Water-cooled systems relying on software fan control
- Anyone using temperature monitoring utilities
Recommended Solutions
Nvidia has not yet issued a fix, but users can take these steps:
- Roll back to previous driver (version 575.xx) if possible
- Disable sleep/hibernation on affected systems
- Set manual fan speeds if using water cooling
- Avoid driver 576.02 if you haven’t installed it yet
Also, Read
- NVIDIA’s Game-Changing Driver Update – How 576.02 Boosts RTX 50 Performance by Up to 7%
- AMD’s RX 9070 XT Crushes NVIDIA in European GPU Market – What’s Driving the 10x Sales Lead?
- NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Sees Unprecedented Price Drop in Japanese Market
Community Reaction
The Nvidia subreddit has multiple threads discussing the issue, with many users expressing frustration. Some speculate this may be related to recent changes in Nvidia driver development team, while others question why the company hasn’t pulled the problematic driver.
One Reddit user commented: “It’s unbelievable that a driver this broken remains available for download days after the issues were confirmed.”
GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 576.15
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When to Expect a Fix
Nvidia typically releases hotfixes within 1-2 weeks for critical issues. Users should monitor Nvidia’s official driver page or community forums for updates. In the meantime, the safest option is to revert to an earlier driver version.
Have you experienced issues with Nvidia’s latest driver? Share your experience in the comments.