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    171.16 or 169.28?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Dman7, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. Dman7

    Dman7 Notebook Consultant

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    I recently installed 171.16 drivers with modded inf after using 169.28, and my 3dmark06 score seemed to drop around 100, but Crysis might actually be running better. Do any of you have experiences with these 2 drivers and which are more suited for the 8600m gt and xp pro.

    I checked laptopvideo2go.com but nobody addressed my concerns it seemed.
     
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    I thought the 17x.xx drivers only added support for the new 9xxx series of video cards.
     
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  3. Dman7

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    Newp. But maybe that explains the drop in 3dmarks score.
     
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    Nah there the new direct x10 beta drivers. They are mostly meant for the newest hardware including the 8800m cards but you are correct they are mostly for testing with the new 9k series.
     
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    nofearzz Notebook Guru

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    The best driver for XP that I've found is the 167.58 from Asus that was posted here a while back, hands down, and I tried most, including 171. - which sucked. I play NFS most wanted alot, and it's the only one that lets it run smooth on a 8800 series, including my desktops.

    P-6831FX
    Intel® Core™ 2 Processor T7700 2.4.GHz 4MB Cache 800MHz FSB
    NVidia® 512MB 8800m GTS GDDR3
    17" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD
    4gig OCZ PC5300 Ram
    7200 rpm Hitachi 200 gig
    Windows XP SP2
     
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    basically a higher driver version does not necessarily mean it is a better driver. it all depends on the games you play and whether you are on DirectX 9 or 10 etc,. this is my personal experience...
     
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  7. Dman7

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    Im using DX9, xp pro sp2, I play CoD4, Crysis, Hellgate london, TF2......what would be the best suited drivers?


    also, do you happen to have a link to those drivers nofearzz? Be advised im on a 8600m gt.
     
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  8. Snowsurfer

    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    Use the 169.09, can't lose with this one. :)
     
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  9. Snowsurfer

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    Use the 169.09, can't lose with this one. :) http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers/vista
     
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  10. Dman7

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    Guess ill give it a go for Xp, while on this topic what's that program to clean my drivers completely in safe mode? Can't remember the name for the life of me.
     
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    Drivesweeper
     
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  12. Dman7

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    That's it, thanks Snow! :)
     
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    The 167.58 XP is a asus driver for their laptop with a 8800gts, I lost the link, it comes in a vista flavor as well, personally, my experience would rate in my case for what I play (Crysis,NFSMW,painkiller,Q4 ect) is #1: 167.58 AsusWHQL- (not the modded from L2VGO) #2: 169.28
    #3: 169.09


    P-6831FX
    Intel® Core™ 2 Processor T7700 2.4.GHz 4MB Cache 800MHz FSB
    NVidia® 512MB 8800m GTS GDDR3
    17" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD
    4gig OCZ PC5300 Ram
    7200 rpm Hitachi 200 gig
    Windows XP SP2
    Logitech USB Audio Hub for sound
     
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