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    169.02 is out !

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by sgtmatt1, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. sgtmatt1

    sgtmatt1 Notebook Evangelist

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    nVidia has just released these latest drivers but only supports the 8800 GT (not supported in 169.01).
    But we of course weave our magic and the modded INF will allow all GPUs use this driver. (LaptopVideo2go)

    http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showforum=72
    And select your OS...

    Anybody already installed this driver, how good does it work? :)
     
    sgtmatt1, Oct 30, 2007
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  2. Macpod

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    8800GT aint out yet..........and it's a desktop card.

    unless ive missed something
     
    Macpod, Oct 30, 2007
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    It is out, but yes, it's a desktop card. :)
     
    Jalf, Oct 30, 2007
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  4. sgtmatt1

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    Yes, indeed but you can download it from laptopvideo2go for your Laptop ;)

    It might improve the working of your card
     
    sgtmatt1, Oct 30, 2007
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  5. Macpod

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    8800GT has been released? where where???
     
    Macpod, Oct 30, 2007
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    They're referring to desktop GPU. BREATHE!
     
    aebrowne84, Oct 30, 2007
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  7. Macpod

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    I know. but even so i thought it was atleast another a week or two. just had a quick look at the tomshardware review. The 8800GT is significantly faster than the 8800GTS. thats amazing given the price.....

    But i want to see what the HD3800 brings to the table..........fight is on again
     
    Macpod, Oct 30, 2007
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  8. blackbird

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    I like these drivers better than 169.01. My Crysis performance improved.

    Before with same settings at same location my fps would be 25...now its 30 :)

    [​IMG]

    (click on the pic)
     
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    Nice :)
    Can you test some other games to? Like bioshock,...? :cool:
     
    sgtmatt1, Oct 30, 2007
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  10. Macpod

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    169.04 is out! hahaha
     
    Macpod, Oct 30, 2007
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    The Forerunner, Oct 30, 2007
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    Your kidding right lol...but at the rate nvidia is throwing these drivers out I wouldn't be surprised
     
    blackbird, Oct 30, 2007
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    hahah rofl man 169.04 :D

    Nvidia gets crazy? But i like it ^.^

    But blackbird, i'm first gone install the 169.02 driver so i can look if there was a fps increase ;)
     
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    Im not updating to 169.04 lol...just updated to .02.


    Im gonna be off this site till nov 16, will be back then and I bet ya there will be newer drivers so will install those.

    Now...off to exam review.



    EDIT: forgot to mention with 169.01 clocks on gfx were 610/1400/480
    with 169.02 clocks on gfx are 610/1400/475
     
    blackbird, Oct 30, 2007
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    Lol with 169.02 i get -1 fps :p
    serious :D
     
    sgtmatt1, Oct 30, 2007
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    lol

    I didnt notice the improvments in crysis using 169.01...noticed them using 169.02.


    Also it may be worth noting that I installed the nov direct x update, and I clean the cash of my shaders for crysis.


    also dont force vsync on or off for crysis it makes it worse as well as enabling triple buffering
     
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    what i noticed is that my temperatures of my GPU went down since 169 drivers :)

    Is that possible??
     
    sgtmatt1, Oct 30, 2007
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