Nvidia Pulls Game Ready Driver 595.59 After Fan Control Issues Affect RTX 3000-5000 Series GPUs

Nvidia has pulled its recently released GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.59 from distribution after widespread reports of fan control issues affecting RTX 3000-series and newer graphics cards. The driver, which was intended to optimize performance for the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, has been causing problems where affected GPUs only read a single fan instead of all installed cooling fans.

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According to reports from ComputerBase, users began experiencing the issue shortly after installing the new driver. While some initially suspected third-party monitoring tools like MSI Afterburner might be causing interference, the problem persisted even on systems without such software installed. The issue appears to affect a wide range of Nvidia's current-generation GPUs, including the entire RTX 3000, 4000, and 5000 series lineups.

In response to the mounting reports, Nvidia has removed the problematic driver from its website. Users who have already installed version 595.59 and are experiencing fan control issues have several options for remediation:

• Roll back to the previous driver version through the Nvidia App by clicking the three dots in the Drivers tab
• Use Windows Device Manager to roll back the driver by navigating to Display adapters, selecting the GPU, and choosing Roll Back Driver in the Driver tab
• If rollback isn't available, uninstall the current driver and reinstall the latest available version from Nvidia's website

The incident marks another in a series of driver-related challenges for the GPU manufacturer. In November 2024, Nvidia had to release an emergency fix after Microsoft's KB5066835 update caused gaming performance issues on Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 systems. Earlier, in March 2024, new drivers built for the RTX 50-series GPUs caused blue screens, system instability, and game-breaking bugs on RTX 30- and 40-series cards.

These recurring issues highlight the complexity of maintaining driver support across the vast array of hardware configurations in the PC gaming ecosystem. With each new driver release, Nvidia must ensure compatibility not just with the latest hardware, but also with thousands of different system configurations, games, and third-party software applications.

The timing of this driver issue is particularly problematic as it comes just days before the public release of Resident Evil Requiem on February 27. Game developers and GPU manufacturers typically coordinate driver releases with major game launches to ensure optimal performance and stability, but the complexity of modern PC hardware makes this coordination increasingly challenging.

For users affected by the fan control issue, the recommended course of action is to roll back to a stable driver version until Nvidia releases a fixed version of 595.59. The company has not yet announced when a corrected driver will be available, but given the severity of the issue and its impact on system cooling, a resolution is likely to be prioritized.

This incident serves as a reminder of the critical role that drivers play in the PC gaming experience and the challenges manufacturers face in maintaining stability across their product lines. As graphics cards become more complex and feature-rich, the margin for error in driver development continues to shrink, making thorough testing more important than ever before the public release of new driver versions.