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    Forceware 181.00 is out, no modded INF yet

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by mrsamsa, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. mrsamsa

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  2. SemiGamer

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    Now we just need someone that has GTA IV to try it..
     
    SemiGamer, Dec 17, 2008
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  3. xTank Jones16x

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    Downloading it now. Let you know how it runs.
     
    xTank Jones16x, Dec 17, 2008
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  4. xTank Jones16x

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    Whoops, guess I am going to have to back track. It doesn't seem to show a Vista-32 bit download, only a Vista x86, Vista x62, and XP 86.

    But in the Operating System, it says Vista 32-bit, am I missing something?
     
    xTank Jones16x, Dec 17, 2008
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  5. SemiGamer

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    I'm guessing they typo'd it or something.
    Its probably only for x62 and x86 right now than.
    That sucks.
     
    SemiGamer, Dec 17, 2008
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    x86=32bit
    x64=64bit
     
    0.0, Dec 17, 2008
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  7. xTank Jones16x

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  8. xTank Jones16x

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    Wel first run of GTA IV, was slow to start, then when it loaded up, screen froze, and flashed green pixels, so I had to do a re-boot.

    Second start up, loaded perfect, and seems to be running fine for me so far.

    Third time, same as the second time. Booted fine, and runs smooth.

    Only time will tell though!
     
    xTank Jones16x, Dec 17, 2008
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  9. Slaughterhouse

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    I'm gonna try this out right now.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Dec 17, 2008
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  10. J@CKY

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    So it works fine on GTA4, but any performance gain vs earlier drivers, say 180.84?
     
    J@CKY, Dec 17, 2008
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    I'd like to have more people try the drivers out to see if it's generally good.
     
    Vehement, Dec 17, 2008
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  12. Lum-X

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    Still waiting for better drivers and more GPU support from Nvidia.
     
    Lum-X, Dec 17, 2008
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  13. xTank Jones16x

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    In my case? Yes, it was for me. But I have only been using it for a little bit, so I am not gonna fully guarantee that it will fix any bugs/crashes that you may have.

    In all honesty, it really can't hurt to try it out. It's not like you can't go back. ;)
     
    xTank Jones16x, Dec 17, 2008
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  14. StormEffect

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    As someone else mentioned:

    Vista x86 = Vista 32 bit
    Vista x64 = Vista 64 bit
    XP x86 = XP 32 bit
     
    StormEffect, Dec 17, 2008
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  15. xTank Jones16x

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    Ya, I figured it out. Didn't know x86 mean 32-bit. Learn something new every day.
     
    xTank Jones16x, Dec 17, 2008
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    "x64" is x86 too though, so that usage annoys me :D

    Out of curiosity, why use a modded inf file? Why not just install the drivers direction from Nvidia.com? (Through device manager.)
     
    Wolfpup, Dec 17, 2008
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    Nvidia doesn't support laptop graphics cards by default so a modded inf is required.
     
    bhattsan, Dec 17, 2008
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    Nope, just install the drivers through the device manager. Should work just fine.
     
    Wolfpup, Dec 17, 2008
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    So is this driver any good over the one Nvidia just released ?
     
    eleron911, Dec 20, 2008
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  20. Diablo

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    since when is x64 also x86? last i checked, x64 (64-bit) requires 64-bit drivers. not 32-bit (x86) drivers.

    and using the modded inf file allows us to use the nvidia desktop drivers on our laptops, as generally nvidia is a bit behind the times when it comes to releasing laptop video drivers.
     
    Diablo, Dec 20, 2008
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  21. Wolfpup

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    x86 doesn't imply 32-bit. That whole nomenclature is kind of messed up. x86 could be if I'm remembering right, 8-bit, but certainly 16-bit, 32-bit, or now 64-bit. I'm just nitpicking, but it's sort of like someone asking if they want to get a car, or a chevy...except different :D

    Yeah, but you can just force the drivers to install without modded inf files. I just don't understand why people resort to third party software that caries at least a theoretical risk.
     
    Wolfpup, Dec 21, 2008
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    Better go with Nvidia's official 179 forceware...
    coz original is original....
     
    spradhan01, Dec 21, 2008
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    spradhan01, Dec 21, 2008
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