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Overwatch 2 - How to Fix Rendering Device Lost Error
Rendering Device Lost error occurs when your PC experience a timeout detection and recovery, likely due to your GPU freezing during gameplay. Read on to learn what causes the Rendering Device Lost error and the steps you can take to fix the error!

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What Causes Rendering Device Lost

Occurs When TDR Happens

The Rendering Device Lost error happens when your PC experience a TDR (timeout detection and recovery) incident while playing the game. TDR happens when your GPU freezes during gameplay, likely due to overclocking.

How to Fix Rendering Device Lost Error

How to Fix Rendering Device Lost
CheckmarkSet Components to Factory Default Speeds
CheckmarkUpdate Your Drivers or OS
CheckmarkClose Background Applications
CheckmarkMonitor Your PC's Temperature
CheckmarkHow to Prevent Overheating
CheckmarkUse System File Checker Tool for Windows

Set Components to Factory Default Speeds

To stop TDR from happening, set your PC components back to their factory default speeds to prevent crashes due to overclocking. This also prevents your computer from overheating.

Update Your Drivers or OS

It might be a good idea to update your graphics drivers or operating system, as out-of-date drivers or OS might be the ones causing the Rendering Device Lost error when playing Overwatch 2.

You can also check if your video card is supported in their list of supported video cards for Overwatch 2.

Close Background Applications

You can also try to close all unnecessary background applications before you start playing Overwatch 2 to free up resources and resolve potential software conflicts with the game.

Monitor Your PC's Temperature

Try to monitor your hardware's temperature by downloading and running HWMonitor from CPUID on your computer. You can check if you have an overheating issue if your CPU goes over 60 degrees Celcius or if your GPU reaches above 80 degrees Celcius.

If you're running on a Mac, you can run the Apple Diagnostics Test, which allows you to test if your computer's hardware has problems. Once finished, write down any reference code you receive and search for the code in the Apple Diagnostics Reference Codes guide.

How to Prevent Overheating

Prevent your computer from overheating by making sure you set all your components to factory default speeds. Try to clean your computer, as the dust inside can contribute to overheating issues.

You can also prevent overheating by playing on a solid surface, such as a desk or a table, if you're using a laptop, as soft surfaces reduce airflow, which may cause it to run at a higher temperature. Playing in a cool environment will also help a lot to mitigate overheating.

Use System File Checker Tool for Windows

If you're still encountering the Rendering Device Lost error, you can use the System File Checker available for Windows to check missing or corrupted system files.

You can check how to use the System File Checker by going through the links below:

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