Discord is a chat app. It’s not just for gamers, but they love it. You can send messages, share pictures, or talk with friends. One feature that many don’t notice is hardware acceleration. This helps Discord run better. It uses your computer’s GPU instead of just the CPU. But sometimes, it causes issues. Let’s get into how to turn it off or back on.
Hardware acceleration is like asking a friend to help you lift a heavy box. Your computer’s GPU does the heavy lifting. It can make everything smoother. However, it can also lead to problems like freezing or lagging. If you notice these issues, it might be time to disable it.
How to Disable Hardware Acceleration on Discord
If you’re using Windows 10 or 11, turning off hardware acceleration is easy. Just follow these steps:
- Open Discord on your PC or laptop.
- Click the Gear Icon at the bottom left. This opens your user settings.
- Go to Advanced, then find the Hardware Acceleration toggle.
- Switch it Off and confirm by clicking “Okay.”
- Discord Restarts automatically.
Now, hardware acceleration is turned off. Discord will use your CPU instead of the GPU. This can fix those pesky rendering issues you might face.
How to Enable Hardware Acceleration on Discord
So, you’ve turned off hardware acceleration, but you want it back on. No worries! You can switch it back easily:
- Open Discord on your PC or laptop.
- Click the Gear Icon at the bottom left.
- Go to Advanced and find the Hardware Acceleration toggle.
- Switch it On and confirm by clicking “Okay.”
- Discord Restarts automatically.
Now, hardware acceleration is enabled again. Your GPU can help your CPU, making Discord smoother.