What is DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG?
DXGI - GPU stopped responding ranks as a high-severity graphics card (GPU) issue in our database. DirectX has detected that the GPU has stopped processing commands. Game or app crashes. This usually traces back to GPU overclocking, defective driver and GPU overheating. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.
Common Causes
- GPU overclocking
- Defective driver
- GPU overheating
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Update DirectX and drivers
Most reports of DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG clear up after Update DirectX and drivers, so it's worth trying before anything more involved.
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Lower GPU OC
When the first step isn't enough, the later steps handle the edge cases tied to gpu instability.
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Run the application as an administrator
Try "Run the application as an administrator" next if the issue persists — it addresses a secondary cause.
Commands & Diagnostics
dxdiag /t dxdiag_output.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
The leading cause of DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG is GPU overclocking, though defective driver and GPU overheating also show up in our reports.
The fastest fix is "Update DirectX and drivers". Only move on to the later steps if DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG keeps coming back.
DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG is a high-severity error. It won't damage your PC instantly, but repeated occurrences usually point to a deeper problem worth addressing soon.
You shouldn't need to. Work through the guide above first — a reinstall is only worth considering if none of those steps help.
Yes — GPU or memory overclocking is one of the most frequent triggers for DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG. Try resetting your GPU to stock clocks using MSI Afterburner or your OC software, then test for stability before investigating other causes.
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