# GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop Game Ready Driver Released

By Andrew Burnes on January 26, 2021
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Our newest [GeForce Game Ready driver](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/drivers.md) delivers support for new GeForce RTX 30 Series laptops, which go on sale today, *The Medium*, and 8 new G-SYNC Compatible gaming monitors.

To download and install, simply fire up[GeForce Experience](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/geforce-experience.md) and click the "Drivers" tab.

## Game Ready For GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptops

Earlier this month, [we announced](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/rtx-30-series-laptops.md) that manufacturers worldwide were bringing GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs to over 70 gaming and creator laptops. Today, GeForce RTX 3080 and 3070 laptops start going on sale.

![YouTube Video](https://img.youtube.com/vi/CQMWEVJOCQA/hqdefault.jpg)

With unbeatable mobile performance, a raft of new 3rd Gen Max-Q technologies, and award-winning supporting software, the new GeForce RTX 30 Series laptops offer the very best experience for virtually every use case.

For complete details, check out our [GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptops announcement article](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/rtx-30-series-laptops.md). And if you do buy one, be sure to update to our new Game Ready Driver for the latest enhancements and optimisations.

## Game Ready For The Medium

Bloober Team’s *The Medium* launches January 28th, giving horror fans a unique experience, with gameplay occurring simultaneously across two realities. On PC, *The Medium*’s spooky goings-on are further enhanced by ray-traced effects, and performance is accelerated with NVIDIA DLSS.

![YouTube Video](https://img.youtube.com/vi/CPGZ_gOr5K4/hqdefault.jpg)

Learn more about *The Medium* on its [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293160/The_Medium/) and [website](https://themediumgame.com/), and check back soon for further info on the game’s ray tracing and DLSS-powered performance.

## Support For Newly Validated G-SYNC Compatible Displays

Our newest Game Ready Driver driver also adds support for 8 new [G-SYNC Compatible displays](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/g-sync-compatible-validation.md) - gaming monitors that deliver a baseline Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) experience that makes your gaming smoother and more enjoyable.

|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **MANUFACTURER** | **MODEL** | **HDR** | **SIZE** | **LCD Type** | **Resolution** | **VRR Range** |
| Acer | XB253Q GP | Yes | 24.5" | IPS | 1920x1080 | 50-144Hz |
| Acer | XB273GZ | Yes | 27" | IPS | 1920x1080 | 48-240Hz |
| Acer | XV272S | Yes | 27" | IPS | 1920x1080 | 48-165Hz |
| Asus | VG279QR | No | 27" | IPS | 1920x1080 | 50-144Hz |
| Lenovo | G27Q-20 | Yes | 27" | IPS | 2560x1440 | 48-165Hz |
| MSI | G273Q | Yes | 27" | IPS | 2560x1440 | 60-165Hz |
| MSI | MAG251RX | Yes | 24.5" | IPS | 1920x1080 | 48-120Hz |
| Philips | PHL 275M1RZ | Yes | 27" | IPS | 2560x1440 | 60-170Hz |

These newly-validated monitors give gamers even more choice when searching for a great gaming display. For a complete list of all G-SYNC, G-SYNC ULTIMATE, and G-SYNC Compatible gaming monitors, check out our [handy and frequently updated G-SYNC page](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/products/g-sync-monitors/specs.md), which can be sorted and filtered, helping you quickly find the ideal display.

## GeForce Game Ready Driver - Download Now

You can download the new [GeForce Game Ready 461.40 WHQL driver](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/drivers.md) through [GeForce Experience](https://www.geforce.com/geforce-experience).

If you experience any technical issues with the new Game Ready drivers please post a detailed report on the [GeForce.com Driver Feedback Forum](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/game-ready-drivers/13/429825.md), where our Customer Care team can better assist you. And if you’re looking for a full list of fixes in this driver, for previously-reported issues, head [here](http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/461.40/461.40-win10-win8-win7-release-notes.pdf).