Yes, incorrect hardware settings can cause a graphics card issue. There are many different types of settings that can affect the performance of a graphics card and can lead to problems such as video artifacts, stuttering, lagging, and more.
The most common causes of graphics card issues due to incorrect hardware settings are overclocking, incorrect power supply settings, incorrect display settings, or incorrect driver settings.
Overclocking
Overclocking is when a component of your computer (such as the CPU, GPU, or RAM) is pushed beyond its factory specifications to increase its speed and performance. While this may seem beneficial, it can actually cause instability in the system, which can manifest itself in the form of graphics card issues. Overclocking also increases power consumption and temperature, which can further cause physical damage to the component.
Incorrect Power Supply Settings
If the power supply of your computer isn’t providing enough power to the graphics card, it can cause instability. This can result in graphical glitches, stuttering, and lagging. For example, if your graphics card requires a certain amount of power but your power supply isn’t capable of providing it, the graphics card won’t be able to run optimally.
Incorrect Display Settings
A graphics card can be affected by the display settings you select on the monitor or television you’re using. If the display resolution is too low, the graphics card may struggle with rendering the image, leading to artifacting, stuttering, and lagging. Additionally, if too much FPS (frames per second) is enabled, the graphics card may struggle to render the image at that speed, resulting in choppy frames.
Incorrect Driver Settings
Graphics card drivers are software programs that allow a graphics card to communicate with the rest of the system. If incorrect driver settings are used, the graphics card may not be able to properly communicate with the other components and could cause a range of issues.
To avoid issues caused by incorrect hardware settings, make sure to check the manufacturer’s specifications before overclocking or changing any of the settings. Additionally, always update your graphics card drivers to ensure compatibility with your system. Finally, if you’re experiencing any graphics card issues, make sure to test the issue with a different set of hardware settings.