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    ForceWare 163.74 Now available at laptopvideo2go.com

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by bigspin, Oct 6, 2007.

  1. bigspin

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    Thanks. Downloading now.........

    :)
     
    R4000, Oct 6, 2007
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    improvements?
     
    alkaeda, Oct 6, 2007
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  4. R4000

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    Didn't install it yet. I downloaded it to the USB external with my ATI laptop (which I'm on right now). ;) :)

    If this driver doesn't give me random blue screens like others I've tried, I'll be happy........ :D
     
    R4000, Oct 6, 2007
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  5. TheArnski

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    ok i'm having a bit of a problem...

    Whenever I extract the driver to my desktop to make a folder, it just extracts all the files onto my desktop, not creating a separate folder for it....any suggestions?
     
    TheArnski, Oct 6, 2007
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  6. timtravel42

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    has anyone used this on an 8600m gs?
     
    timtravel42, Oct 6, 2007
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  7. R4000

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    Then make a new folder on your desktop, then extract the contents into it........

    :)
     
    R4000, Oct 6, 2007
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  8. TheArnski

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    lol...i thought i'd tried that after i posted...so i did it...followed the process noted here http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9243 and i got BSODs...i just got back doing a system restore...but quick question...where is says "Original INF only supports" and it gives a chart of certain cards, does that chart mean there's no need to replace the old INF with the modded INF?

    EDIT: k..that first attempt was using the Setup.exe method of installation...just did it a second time using the Have-Disk method...another BSOD situation...
     
    TheArnski, Oct 6, 2007
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  9. BigBoy92

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    Ok here are my results of the new driver:

    - Wont let me overclock or monitor temp
    - bf2 fps lowerd from the 162.18's i was using!

    And thats about it so far, no other probs =) lol
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 6, 2007
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  10. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    See my Tweak 17 below for nvidia installations. The modded inf has to be used.
     
    Les, Oct 6, 2007
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  11. TheArnski

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    thanks flamenko...but in my first attempt, i did it that way, got the BSOD, and had to do a system restore...I made sure to do things step by step, but still had the unfortunate result...i'll be researching it a bit more as i really want to update my driver from Forceware 97.59 to current...
     
    TheArnski, Oct 6, 2007
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  12. Hackez

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    Warning avoid these drivers at all costs...

    Multiple forums are reporting as much as 50% FPS drops in a majority of games and crashing issues. (I'm not sure what went wrong with these drivers, but something sure did...)
     
    Hackez, Oct 6, 2007
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  13. Mimino

    Mimino Notebook Communist

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    yeah, they are not even available for dnload anymore. nvidia doesn't even have them on its website.
     
    Mimino, Oct 6, 2007
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  14. blackbird

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    yep dont use em, i never had the infamous 8600M GT stuttering thing, but with these drivers I get that and other weird stuff like screen going crazy as if its broken during games.

    switched back to 163.67 everything is perfect again
     
    blackbird, Oct 6, 2007
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  15. Audigy

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    No problems so far... and no FPS drop that I´ve noticed...

    8700M GT here
     
    Audigy, Oct 6, 2007
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  16. Mimino

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    just use 163.71 whql for now
     
    Mimino, Oct 6, 2007
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  17. BigBoy92

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    Yeh i dont have any of those major problems that have been stated!
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 6, 2007
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  18. Mimino

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    bigboy, can u provide any benchmark scores?
     
    Mimino, Oct 6, 2007
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  19. BigBoy92

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    Yeh sure, giv me a min!
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 6, 2007
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  20. BigBoy92

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    Ok here are some quick benchmarks:

    [​IMG]
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 6, 2007
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  21. Ayashifx55

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    is that suppose to be good ?
     
    Ayashifx55, Oct 6, 2007
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  22. Rorschach

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    no problem so far and dx10 games seem to be running better now...lost planet dx10 gained 2-3 fps over dx9. Re downloading 3dmark, I'll post back when done.
     
    Rorschach, Oct 6, 2007
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  23. BigBoy92

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    I'm really not sure if thats supposed to be gd lol, thats the first time ive run it in that res! Let me put it back to 1280x800 and i will relate to whether its gd or not...
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 6, 2007
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  24. BigBoy92

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    well i got 100 point increase with the 163.75's over 158.45! not bad, bf2 plays at max at 1680x1050 never go's below 25fps
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 6, 2007
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  25. Rorschach

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    Well there is definitely a difference in the score but, I still think WIC and Lost planet play better in dx10 now.
    163.44
    [​IMG]

    163.74
    [​IMG]
     
    Rorschach, Oct 6, 2007
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  26. bigspin

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    I Lost 100+ 3DMarks with this driver & got error msg wile running 3DMark06..

    NOT RECOMMEND THIS FOR ANY GAMER
     
    bigspin, Oct 6, 2007
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  27. The Forerunner

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    Yep worse performance here too.
     
    The Forerunner, Oct 6, 2007
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  28. BigBoy92

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    Wow seems like we have mixed reviews here then!
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 7, 2007
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  29. Rorschach

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    >.> Not sure what to say lol....I lost 135 points but I know my games are running better. Not a single error either, maybe it has to do with operating systems?
     
    Rorschach, Oct 7, 2007
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  30. Mimino

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    screw 3dmark...let us see some gaming marks! lol
     
    Mimino, Oct 7, 2007
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  31. Rorschach

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    Your wish is my command, looks like I was right, Dx10 is running faster than dx9 now.. These scores where pretty much reversed before.

    Dx9
    [​IMG]

    Dx10
    [​IMG]
     
    Rorschach, Oct 7, 2007
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  32. Mimino

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    haha my command, huh?! thanx for the screen, man. however, i'll still hold on to the 71's i got on right now.
     
    Mimino, Oct 7, 2007
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  33. Rorschach

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    I never tested the 71's just jumped from .44 to 74. These are beta drivers from what I gather so I'm sure they will get better. :D I can't complain about things running better in DX10 though.
     
    Rorschach, Oct 7, 2007
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    wow dx 10 really runs faster than dx 9? If thats so, it'll be quite the turnaround for the 8 series nivida line. Anymore benchmarks to prove this?
     
    Notebooklover, Oct 7, 2007
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    man these drivers are comming out so fast, its becomming a pain to uninstall, boot into safe mode, use driver cleaner, boot into normal mode, install new drivers, reboot every week lol
     
    blackbird, Oct 7, 2007
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  36. maksin01

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    You can just install the drivers right after you used driver cleaner in safe mode, which saves a bit of time. ;)
     
    maksin01, Oct 7, 2007
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  37. blackbird

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    I tried that but ran into some problems so yea. Also after uninstalling them and when rebooting I forget to press F8 for safe mode untill its too late and I have to reboot again lol
     
    blackbird, Oct 7, 2007
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    Are the "NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M'S" better than the 8600m gt's? they seem to be getting better results!
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 7, 2007
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  39. fabarati

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    They have GDDR3 memory, as opposed to he DDR2 memory in most 8600M GT's, which allows them to be clocked higher.
     
    fabarati, Oct 7, 2007
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  40. BigBoy92

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    Ahh guess thats it!
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 7, 2007
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  41. moocow21

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    Eh, I'm still using 163.44 and have been looking to update but these ones seem to be getting too mixed of a response.
     
    moocow21, Oct 7, 2007
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  42. hirush

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    The best way it to try out yourself :D
    But my experience with 163.71 is wonderful to say least.
     
    hirush, Oct 7, 2007
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  43. hamodi

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    from where I can download the 163.71 plz? I tried to download it but There's no INF file in the latop2go.com for win Vista32 bit.Plz advice
     
    hamodi, Oct 7, 2007
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    Yeah they don't have the Vista 32 bit version of 163.71 up anymore because apparently NVIDIA included the wrong INF or something.
     
    moocow21, Oct 7, 2007
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    163.71 has been the best for me, 20 fps jump from .69 on hl2 stress test....

    skeptical about these .74s...no revision notes and not whql
     
    bobz99by, Oct 7, 2007
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    No it's available
     
    bigspin, Oct 7, 2007
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    Big need your help with doing a bios flash for my system
     
    Rorschach, Oct 7, 2007
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    Thanks for the link but when i installed this it caused problems with my Antivirus, and Audio drivers so i had to reinstall my Audio drivers. I have Realtek HD audio, just a warning for others.
     
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  49. BigBoy92

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    162.18 work best 4 me!! when i tried installing the 163.71's my external monitor would go black n white!!
     
    BigBoy92, Oct 7, 2007
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    163.69 works fine but no overclock possible?
    163.74 mess up some stuff on screen for 8700m GT...
     
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