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    Best 8800GTS Drivers

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by FelixTheCat, Oct 31, 2008.

  1. FelixTheCat

    FelixTheCat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well? I got Far Cry 2, and it's saying I need updated drivers. Of course Gateway doesn't support this, and I am currently running 177.41.

    Anything later and greater? ....preferably from someone with a Gateway.
     
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  2. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    i'm using 177.85 drivers on my 6860FX and they are pretty good.
     
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  3. FelixTheCat

    FelixTheCat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone using in the 180's?
     
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    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    im using the 180's no problems here.
     
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    umar Notebook Evangelist

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    Felix what fps do u get?? i have used multiple drivers but i barely get fps above 24 no matter what settings i use :(
     
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    In FarCry 2? If I play on DX9 I am able to get in the thirties, but at times it does dip into the 20's.

    Erik. I take it you play TF2? What is your average FPS with the 180's?
     
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    im usually well above 60 FPS at 1400x900 all maxed aith 4x AA but in heavy action it can dip as low 30. i also use the "mat_queue_mode 2" command and i see a good 15 fps boost as soon as i enter it.
     
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    brainer Notebook Virtuoso

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    thanks for pointing that out. it works

    since TF2 is a bit CPU intensive, i think your CPU is bottlenecking you a bit
     
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    "mat_queue_mode 2" ?

    I figured the game automatically used both cores.
     
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