P: Graphics card not detected in Photoshop 22.3.1 on Windows 10

[Dlaureys]

I update Photoshop CC2021 to vers 22.3.1 on 4-14-2021. Now photoshop does not recognizes the graphic accelerator.

I have a Nvidia Gforce GTX 1050Ti Graphic card never had any problems before when updating. I had to revert back to vers. 22.3 to make it work again.

{Moderator Note: Edited the thread title, PS-64828}

[davescm]

The graphics routines at the heart of Photoshop are being rewritten to use modern GPU functionality (Metal on Apple and Direct X on Windows). This is to give the speed required with the larger images we use today.

This requires a GPU with at least 2GB of VRAM and support for Direct X 12. Your AMD R7 200 has neither of those.

Dave

[War Unicorn]

Just wanted to add: If you upgrade your GPU, be aware you might have issues finding even a decent-performing card because of shortages. Plan accordingly.

[Joe_P]

Thanks for the explanation.
So, no way to use Adaptive Wide Angle (AWA) filter any more after PS 22.3 with my current GPU, right ?

If I consider buying a newer GPU, will this suffice for all tasks of PS and LR in the foreseeable future: Nvidia GTX 1650.
Or would any "stronger" / more expensive GPU offer any benefits for PS or LR Classic for large images, large panoramas, AWA, liquify etc. ? If so: any recommendations / specs to enjoy even further improved performance ?

Thanks

[War Unicorn]

Correct. It's a matter of time before hardware (and software) goes obselete as technology progresses, or I'd still be using that system I built back in the late 1990's that had Windows 98 as the OS and various obselete technologies like IDE ribbon cables to connect my hard drives and CD-Rs.

Even a mid-tier card will benefit you as far as Photoshop/Lightroom goes; it's when you get to 3D (e.g., programs like Blender) is when things get a little iffy.

I currently have an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. It's more than sufficient for my needs. The 1650 would probably smoke mine spec-wise.  xD  I'm due for an upgrade myself but I'll have to wait for things to die down---hopefully---since components like GPUs are crazy-priced or scarce.

GPUs are a cog in the machine, which is to say that the rest of your system will also determine overall performance. (e.g., RAM. Photoshop loves RAM. And a fast SSD for storage and scratch disk.)

[Joe_P]

Thanks to Dave for the explanation. (Somehow I cannot reply to his reply below).

So, no way to use Adaptive Wide Angle (AWA) filter any more after PS 22.3 with my current GPU, right ?

If I consider buying a newer GPU, will this suffice for all tasks of PS and LR in the foreseeable future: Nvidia GTX 1650.
Or would any "stronger" / more expensive GPU offer any benefits for PS or LR Classic for large images, large panoramas, AWA, liquify etc. ? If so: any recommendations / specs to enjoy even further improved performance ?

Thanks

[Tom Buidhe]

I would just like to say that following some Windows updates  and Photoshop updates I am finally back to a fully regonised GPU and  my multi apps are back to working at the speeds I previously had.  

My problems stared in Match 2021 and fully resolved  in July 2021. So  after 4 months of frustration  created by Microsoft Windows and Adbobe  Photoshop updates , the latest versions from both companies solved my problenms