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Download and install only WHQL version (Windows certified)
Install the NVIDIA Graphics driver - Do not install GeForce Experience (GeForce Experience may trigger DPC latency issues)
Choose Custom installation, and only install the Graphic driver.
The HD Audio driver is optional.
Go in NVidia control panel and apply those settings :
Threaded Optimization : if set to on, may cause issue with Waves VST plugins, make sure it is set to off in that case.
Power Management Mode : Optimal Power or Adaptive may trigger power management issues - always set to Prefer maximum performance.
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