NBA 2K23 GPU not working in Windows: How to solve?

NBA 2K23 has a range of issues that have cropped up in recent weeks.
NBA 2K23 has seen a range of issues that have cropped up in recent weeks

Recent weeks have seen a plethora of new content added to NBA 2K23. However, all the new events, player packs, and free rewards have resulted in an uptick in overall errors and bugs.

As NBA 2K continues to come up with fixes, certain issues frequently appear to frustrate players. Among them is the "GPU not working" error. Various individuals using Windows have complained that NBA 2K23 is not using the GPU of their system, leading to poor graphics and the game not running properly for them.

Of course, as is true for most errors and bugs that sometimes creep into the game, various workarounds have allowed players to fix the issue. The following article looks at everything NBA 2K23 gamers need to know in order to solve the Windows-related problem.


NBA 2K23: How to solve the “Windows GPU not working” problem?

In a nutshell, the “Windows GPU not working” error has left many Windows gamers unable to use the entire graphics system when playing NBA 2K23. This problem is bound to result in a range of graphics-related issues. However, the gaming community has come up with several methods that might work as a potential fix for this error. The first one is the easiest and involves restarting the system.

Another issue resulting in this error concerns external monitors. If gamers use an external monitor, they might need to unplug it before running the game. The external monitor can then be plugged in once the game has been opened.

Players have also reported that if the graphics driver is not properly updated, it can lead to the "GPU not working" error. Once that is done, gamers can also try enabling their PC's high-performance or gaming mode.

Finally, going to the task manager and making NBA 2K23 a high-priority program has also solved the error for multiple gamers. This may involve switching off the economy mode of the Windows system.

Finally, some MSI users have claimed that simply switching from the hybrid mode has helped solve the issue. Of course, NBA 2K developers are expected to solve the error on their own in the coming days.


2K23 is the 24th installment in the long-running NBA 2K franchise. Released on September 9, 2022, the game is available on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The multiplayer title was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Games.

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