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Title: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: PZF on September 28, 2023, 07:54

A bit off topic but have yet to see an answer elsewhere.
It seems my laptop will soon not be able to use RAW - or parts of it. I did manage to get a message that my GPU was partly compatible or something - but despite updating it (again) it now just says accelerated GPU has been disabled - again.
So how do I stop Adobe updating Raw and/or CC automatically and effecting stopping me processing photos in PS please? A new computer is not really what I want to hear. And neither is 'use Affinity'. :(

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: SuperPhoto on September 28, 2023, 08:46

Perhaps reach out to Adobe? Or mat here - and see if he can pass the feedback onto the devs?

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: PZF on September 29, 2023, 10:33

That's rather what I was hoping - that Mat might have something to say on the matter. :(

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: wds on September 29, 2023, 10:38

So is the claim that you will not be able to process RAW or you will be able to but it will be slower because it won't use the GPU?

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: Zero Talent on September 29, 2023, 10:57

Just upgrade your GPU and you will be happier than before.
Especially if you also do video.

You can find good deals on ebay. I just bought a 3080Ti, but you can buy a 1080Ti for less than $200.

Edit. Sorry, I just realised that you have a laptop. Different story.  Desktops are much easier to upgrade.

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: PZF on September 30, 2023, 03:46

Yes, exactly. That is the problem.
:(

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: Jens G on September 30, 2023, 04:23

If your GPU is very old, it might not be compatible with PS.

I had that problem with my laptop, but I found a way to force PS to use it anyway.

You can try to making a .txt file called PSUserConfig.txt, containing the following:

# Force GPU On
GPUForce 1

And save it in [Installation Drive]:\Users\[User Name]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\[Photoshop_version]\[Photoshop_version]Settings\

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/enable-optional-extensions-photoshop-cc.html

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: PZF on September 30, 2023, 10:48

Not THAT old I don't think and I made sure I got 16mb (?) rather than 8. It's been fine till now and all this AI, I imagine.
But will keep this message in the hope that a tekkie can help me do it.
Thanks! :)

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: stoker2014 on September 30, 2023, 12:31

PZF, what is your laptop configuration?

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: PCDMedia on September 30, 2023, 17:44

Check for a GPU manfufactuer's firmware update.  Might help.

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: PZF on October 03, 2023, 06:15

Not sure what you mean by configuration here - Windows 10?
I've downloaded the latest driver from Nvidia too.
:(

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: stoker2014 on October 03, 2023, 06:22

Quote from: PZF on October 03, 2023, 06:15

Not sure what you mean by configuration here - Windows 10?
I've downloaded the latest driver from Nvidia too.
:(

What processor? What video card, motherboard, hard drive, GPU?

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: PZF on October 06, 2023, 08:49

Well, in case it is helpful, which I doubt, I see

Intel(R) Core (TM) i7 7700HQ cpu @2.8GHz 2.81 GHz
16 GB RAM
64 bit x64 based processor

Motherboard? Whatever this laptop came with.
Would it make a difference to anything if I knew this?

I am surprised that I would need to know the detailed inner workings of my computer.
I don't know how my car engine works, either, but I can still drive the vehicle. If some clever mechanic tweaked something that rendered it undrive-able I'd expect that person to help me fix it.

Adobe, where are you???

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: SpaceStockFootage on October 06, 2023, 11:46

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/troubleshoot-gpu-graphics-card.html#Troubleshoot

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: PZF on October 11, 2023, 12:28

Thanks. That could at least be a starting point and alternative to a new computer! Appreciated.

Title: Re: RAW will soon need a different GPU
Post by: Pacesetter on October 16, 2023, 23:46

Well just got the message that I need to enable GP acceleration but GPU is not compatible. Feel I might be going down a rabbit hole to get this sorted.

Any other alternative editing programs anyone can recommend?