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    169.61 driver available

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RyanCA, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. RyanCA

    RyanCA Notebook Geek

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    At laptopvideo2go.com
    Has anyone tested it yet? I'll give them a try when I get the chance, currently using 169.04 for my 8600M GT.
     
    RyanCA, Feb 5, 2008
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  2. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    LOl. I`m using 171.16 but can`t tell if it`s any improvement over the last ones, since I just started using Xp and 169.12 was weaker than 171.16.

    Maybe 169.61 is better, nah?dunno.
     
    eleron911, Feb 5, 2008
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  3. Harleyquin07

    Harleyquin07 エミヤ

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    I wonder if this is more stable than 169.28. I still get the odd crash playing the Witcher.
     
    Harleyquin07, Feb 5, 2008
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  4. Fr3netico

    Fr3netico Notebook Consultant

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    Alot of people are getting a dark screen upon restart... I dont know how good it is..
     
    Fr3netico, Feb 5, 2008
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  5. sgtmatt1

    sgtmatt1 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm on 169.32 now, i highly recommend it !!
    Gives better performance than the 171.16 one for me..

    With other driver i had to OC my GPU to run Cod4 smooth but with this driver everything smooth (i did com_maxfps 60 and i got constant 60fps :))
     
    sgtmatt1, Feb 5, 2008
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  6. DEJAD

    DEJAD Newbie

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    i try 169.61_XP, the performance is great, but i have a problem with Sleep Mode, what about you with 169.32?
     
    DEJAD, Feb 5, 2008
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    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    I have 169.32 and no problems at all.
     
    _radditz_, Feb 5, 2008
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  8. thomaskc.dk

    thomaskc.dk Notebook Deity

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    169.61 in vista 64bit isnt bad at all! havnt done much direct comparison with older drivers, but these are in no way worse. Both performance is fine and tv-out seems good.
     
    thomaskc.dk, Feb 5, 2008
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  9. ziggo0

    ziggo0 Notebook Consultant

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    All depends on settings...
     
    ziggo0, Feb 5, 2008
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  10. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    i would use 169.32 whql, these seem to be the best

    these are quadro drivers, not optimal for games...
     
    masterchef341, Feb 5, 2008
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  11. Dman7

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    169.32 don't work at all with older games like KOTOR, constantly crashing and such. Went back to 169.28 and it's fine...maybe they just need some time to flatten out bugs, the drivers were definitely good though.
     
    Dman7, Feb 5, 2008
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  12. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    yeah i guess its hard to make sweeping statements, i just used 169.32 with source and cod4. performance was better than most other drivers.
     
    masterchef341, Feb 6, 2008
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  13. Fittersman

    Fittersman Wanna trade?

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    is the new 169.38 an update to the 169.32? because that one performs really well. (its the newest one at laptopvideo2go)
     
    Fittersman, Feb 6, 2008
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