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    Nvidia Verde Driver v275.27 beta - Discussion thread

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by okdoki, May 22, 2011.

  1. okdoki

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    Post here your experiences using this beta driver, if the game are running better or not.
     
    okdoki, May 22, 2011
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  2. The Happy Swede

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    I dont see too much of a improvement... but it does make my computer artifact and crash... the 186.81 driver worked better, but i cant play brink with old drivers....
     
    The Happy Swede, May 22, 2011
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    L4D2 runs like a boss on high.
    CSS probably runs better but i can't tell.
    I haven't tried out BFBC2 yet.
     
    aggiekevin, May 22, 2011
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  4. DeeVu

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    Increases performance from what I see in WoW.
    Afterall the 270.xx drivers didnt allow it to be playable at all.
    So this is a small boost in performance from the 267.76 driver.

    Like previous said L4D2 runs amazingly.
    Aswell as Black Ops and other commonly played FPS.

    Ill try BC2 out while I watch this movie and report back.
     
    DeeVu, May 22, 2011
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  5. HisSvt2

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    Everything works great no issues. like others all source stuff runs great UT3 with physx maps run great too.
     
    HisSvt2, May 22, 2011
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  6. DeeVu

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    So, I tried BC2 and it runs flawlessly. All high, 1360x768, 4x AA. 30-50FPS easily on Valpariso.
     
    DeeVu, May 22, 2011
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  7. GapItLykAMaori

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    doesnt seem to work with me, after installation my card cant be detected :/
     
    GapItLykAMaori, May 22, 2011
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  8. itoldembaloney

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    I have an m11x r1 too and after I install this driver I cant set my resolution above 1024x768. Any ideas?
     
    itoldembaloney, May 22, 2011
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  9. KurtH

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    For the R1 guys you have to disable the intel card and only run the nvidia from the bios.
     
    KurtH, May 22, 2011
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  10. itoldembaloney

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    Thanks! Worked like a charm. So for my fellow r1 people what settings do you run l4d2 at? What kind of FPS do you get?
     
    itoldembaloney, May 22, 2011
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  11. KurtH

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    Wish I still had an m11x but I gave it to my wife now im stuck on my maxxed M15x.
     
    KurtH, May 22, 2011
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  12. zhed

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    any one test if is heroes of newerth is working with these new drivers cant download them atm
     
    zhed, May 24, 2011
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  13. mardon

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    Drivers are working great for me.

    Fable 3 - 25-60FPS
    Crysis 2 - 32-35FPS
    L4D2 - Plays amazing, no crashes as per the approved ones.
     
    mardon, May 24, 2011
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  14. BatBoy

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    Is the shader issue resolved in this driver? I recall an issue where the game would crash immediately if you has shaders set higher than medium(?)
     
    BatBoy, May 24, 2011
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  15. Shaco

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    Where can I find these drivers? Can someone help please.
     
    Shaco, May 24, 2011
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  16. mardon

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    mardon, May 24, 2011
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  17. snrbobo

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    what are your crysis 2 settings?
     
    snrbobo, May 24, 2011
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  18. instantcold

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    Woohoo, fixed PB issue with CoD 4 also.
     
    instantcold, May 24, 2011
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  19. kidio007

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    Yeah, this driver is awesome! I maxed everything in left 4 dead 2 and no problems.
     
    kidio007, May 24, 2011
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  20. DeeVu

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    Thought this was fixed back in 267.xx? Or is it a separate issue for only CoD?
     
    DeeVu, May 24, 2011
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  21. dyriax

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    Starting with version 270.61, my laptop began to overheat during any game. Before everything was fine. Has anyone else experienced?
     
    dyriax, May 24, 2011
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  22. DeeVu

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    I do notice exceedingly higher temps while playing. I also notice that my fan kicks in later than it should. Could be just my imagination though. When gaming it'd take 1-2hours to hit 70-80degrees. Suddenly its taking about 15min.
     
    DeeVu, May 24, 2011
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  23. dyriax

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    After 4 hours in Fable 3 I get BSOD. Notebook is VERY hot.
     
    dyriax, May 24, 2011
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  24. DeeVu

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    Ah my temps dont exceed 80. And do not cause BSODs.
     
    DeeVu, May 24, 2011
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  25. instantcold

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    those drivers did fix PB problem, mostly. Thoght, when it came to CoD 4, PB still was a problem, but 275.27 fixes it now.
     
    instantcold, May 24, 2011
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  26. M11Ash

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    After my temps hit 100-101 on cpu for the first time (running crysis 2 & Fable 3) last week. I used this thermal paste - Arctic MX-4 I got it delivered for $10 and it came the next day. My temps are now Maxing @ no more than 76 degrees.

    -25 degrees for 10 bucks is a bargain
     
    M11Ash, May 24, 2011
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  27. zenachi

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    For the guy who asked abt Heroes of Newerth, it works for me with these drivers.

    First set of drivers where both HoN and L4D2 work for me actually :D

    EDIT: I'm also noticing the higher temperatures as well, but I had assumed it was from just prolonged use
     
    zenachi, May 24, 2011
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  28. okdoki

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    tested Mass Effect 2, Dragon age 2 and Wow. wow and ME2 are running very well, but DA is always a little laggy.
     
    okdoki, May 24, 2011
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  29. zhed

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    Thanks going to download them here in a few now we just have to deal with teh ddos
     
    zhed, May 24, 2011
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  30. xtravbx

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    I don't think it's the drivers causing excess heat by any means.

    I think it's the GPU being fully flexed, and the crappy stock thermal compound showing how awful and waxy it is.
     
    xtravbx, May 24, 2011
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  31. kfruit

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    I think my CPU is throttling from being so hot after these drivers.. I want to change the paste up but I'm scared :(
     
    kfruit, May 25, 2011
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  32. mohaa7

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    Can't wait for the release of the official version instead of Beta.

    Beta is the reason why I am still sticking to the stable version of 260.99.
     
    mohaa7, May 25, 2011
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  33. xtravbx

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    Where you live kfuit?
     
    xtravbx, May 25, 2011
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  34. mardon

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    1360x768 on my 32" Samsung on Gamer setting. I have to drop my GPU OC to 550-1450-850

    Live a little, it works fine :cool:
     
    mardon, May 25, 2011
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  35. B4n6k3

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    Thought I'm only the one who still use this version... :D

    as long as good for black ops & BFBC 2, i can't ask more.....
     
    B4n6k3, May 25, 2011
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  36. bz80

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    I'm up to 45-53fps now with these new drivers on NFS: Shift 2, everything on high except AA and shadows.

    I was running between 31-35fps on the last drivers with the exact same settings.
     
    bz80, May 25, 2011
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  37. kfruit

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    Jakarta, Indonesia.. Very humid if that matters.. My CPU temps are nearing 90c after 20 minutes or less of LoL and my GPU temps are also mid 80s. After about half the game I start to lag really badly, FPS drops to 10-20 from 40s so it must be throttling right?
     
    kfruit, May 25, 2011
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  38. mardon

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    Good to Know kfruit i'll be in Thailand, Bali, Sumatra in 2 months time. I'll have to keep an eye on my temps!
     
    mardon, May 25, 2011
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    why not 1366x768? any difference between that and 1360x768?
     
    snrbobo, May 25, 2011
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  40. zhed

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    Heroes of Newerth will start up now but anyone having issues of the quality being as bad as if it was running without the graphics card i try changing the settings and nothing happens wonder if it is the driver still not working for me
     
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  41. mardon

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    Because the 32" Samsung TV I play on's native resolution is 1360x768 :D
     
    mardon, May 25, 2011
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  42. Judas0717

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    Just installed the beta driver on R1,

    Everything works , however I cannot adjust my display brightness. It seems to be stuck at lowest.

    any help?
     
    Judas0717, May 25, 2011
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  43. xtravbx

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    Because 1366 is an odd resolution not natively supported by most games, and causes the GPU to work extra hard in some instances, oddly.

    1360 is a standard res, and the naked eye is not going to notice 6 lines of resolution being removed.
     
    xtravbx, May 25, 2011
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  44. DeeVu

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    I run most games in 1360x768. Can add as much as 10-15fps in some games that are optimized for it. Id recommend it.
     
    DeeVu, May 25, 2011
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  45. snrbobo

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    oh gotcha haha!

    agreed. just curious!
     
    snrbobo, May 26, 2011
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  46. okdoki

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    This is new to me :O, I'll test it in my house.
     
    okdoki, May 26, 2011
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    Seems to run wow a little faster. But more importantly it fixes wow DX11 again which only worked in 267.xx before. For those that don't know this will allow you to turn on sunshafts and fancy water with optimus :D
     
    tonkatrain, May 28, 2011
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  48. kampos

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    Good results, it's working gread over here.

    PD: Someone have tryed shift 2, physix set on cpu and i have and i3 so it's terrible and i don't know how to change it
     
    kampos, May 29, 2011
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