Firefox encounters GPU artifacting issues with Nvidia graphics cards, prompting Mozilla to release an urgent update to rectify the problem
Updated Firefox 139.0.1 Fixes Graphics Bug with Nvidia GPUs
Listen up, folks! Firefox 139.0.1 is here and it's a lifesaver for those encountering pesky graphical issues with Nvidia GPUs, particularly on multi-monitor setups with different refresh rates.
Mozilla's latest update tackles a frustrating bug that appeared in version 139.0, causing visual artifacts, glitches, and screen corruption on Nvidia GPUs. Turns out, Mozilla inadvertently removed a blocklist that stopped DirectComposition from being used on certain Nvidia setups, specifically in multi-monitor configurations with mixed refresh rates like 144 Hz and 60 Hz.
The problem arose because DirectComposition, when enabled, exposed a graphics driver bug on specific Nvidia GPUs. This bug led to video and webpage artifacts during use, especially noticeable at higher frame rates like 60 FPS.
So, what's the solution? Mozilla quickly hopped on the issue and released an emergency update, Firefox 139.0.1, to put a stop to this graphics corruption. This update brings back the blocklist, preventing DirectComposition from being used with Nvidia GPUs, effectively minimizing those bothersome artifacts.
Don't stress if you're using Firefox and haven't updated yet. To ensure you're running the latest version, open Firefox, head to Settings, check for updates, and install the latest version (139.0.1 or later) if it's available. Bam! Artifact-free browsing, courtesy of Firefox 139.0.1.
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Firefox 139.0.1, the recent update, is significant for individuals using Nvidia GPUs as it addresses a troublesome graphics bug that caused visual artifacts and glitches, particularly on multi-monitor setups with different refresh rates. The update helps minimize these bothersome artifacts by reintroducing a blocklist that restricts the use of DirectComposition with Nvidia GPUs.
