Updating graphics drivers

There are some circumstances where you'll need to update your graphics drivers such as:

• Low FPS (Frames per Second) in game
• Graphical or display issues
• You're looking to improve your system's performance

 If any of these apply to you, follow these steps: 

Windows

Before you update your drivers you'll need to identify what make and model of Graphics Card you have in your system.

Here's how to identify your graphics card:

1. Click the ‘Start’ button/Run
2. Type "DxDiag" (without the quotations) and hit enter
3. Click the display tab
4. Your graphics card make is shown next to "Manufacturer"
5. The model is next to "Chip Type"

You can now update your Drivers on Windows.

Note - You will need full admin access on the computer in order to update your drivers

1. Visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer.

• NVIDIA
• ATI (AMD)
• Intel

Mac

On Mac OS X, your Graphics Driver is actually part of the Operating System, and as such can be upgraded by checking for a software update from Apple. 

To update your Operating System follow these steps:

1. Check for a Software Updates: Head to Apple Menu > Click About this Mac > Click Software Update
2. Update your OS (If this option is grayed out, it means your version of OS X is fully up to date!)

Note - If you choose to Upgrade your version of Mac OS X to a newer version, it will take some time to download and complete the install process 

If you want to find out what Graphics card your Mac has follow these steps:

1. Click the Apple in the top left corner
2. Select About this Mac and click 'More info...'
3. In System Information select Graphics/Displays in the Hardware section to see the make and model of your graphics card. 

Drivers already up to date?
Older graphics cards may not be supported by their manufacturer anymore, and therefore there may not be any recent driver updates available.

If that is the case, your hardware might not meet our Recommended specifications.