New Nvidia drivers are out

tennozan · 03-26-10, 09:09 PM

Ya'll may have already noted this but just thought I'd let you know in case you missed it. Too busy sinking Tommies and all. Haven't tried 'em yet myself - just downloaded from Nvidia. Good hunting.

gutted · 03-26-10, 09:11 PM

Are these safe to use yet?

Last time they released them, they said to uninstall em because it could make the card run too hot.

Topo65 · 03-26-10, 09:29 PM

Last drive fried my 9800, just the same day I bought SH5.

I sent a complaint form to nvidia, and the answer was in few words: "We are very sorry that has happened."

03-26-10, 09:30 PM

Installed last nite.
I see no issues so far.
This issue is to fix the Fan problem for one.

conus00 · 03-26-10, 09:32 PM

I had to revert back to the previous version because the newly released NViDIa Control Panel (bundled with the drivers) is missing "Change signal or HD format" under the "Video & television" tab.

It is essential to me to be able to switch to 1080p from 1080i.
On 1080i setting (the only available when setting multiple displays) my HDMI output "shakes" really bad.

I always thought that the new version (of anything) should be an improvement over the previous version... WTF?

I guess I should not be surprised, look at the SH series...

rik007 · 03-27-10, 01:24 AM

My 8800 died after the install of the latest drivers. That's the way Nvidia wants its customer to buy a new card. Bought an Ati 5850 however.

U-Bones · 03-27-10, 02:05 AM

I used to chase the newest drivers, but I decided to only run what MS certifies and makes available on my current rig. It has worked out ok so far for my 9800, I do not miss the extra baggage that comes with the extra shiny bits.

The General · 03-27-10, 04:32 AM

Is there ever any real benefit to a new driver? It's not like you suddenly get 5 FPS more is it?

03-26-10, 09:09 PM	#1
tennozan Sparky Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 151 Downloads: 142 Uploads: 0	New Nvidia drivers are out Ya'll may have already noted this but just thought I'd let you know in case you missed it. Too busy sinking Tommies and all. Haven't tried 'em yet myself - just downloaded from Nvidia. Good hunting. __________________ "The people who are the most bigoted are the people who have no convictions at all." G.K. Chesterton

03-26-10, 09:11 PM	#2
gutted The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA. Posts: 1,379 Downloads: 487 Uploads: 11	Are these safe to use yet? Last time they released them, they said to uninstall em because it could make the card run too hot. __________________ Solution Solver 2.3.2 - Visual Targeting Tools & Aids

03-26-10, 09:29 PM	#3
Topo65 Samurai Navy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Atlántico Sur Posts: 558 Downloads: 401 Uploads: 0	Last drive fried my 9800, just the same day I bought SH5. I sent a complaint form to nvidia, and the answer was in few words: "We are very sorry that has happened." __________________ Cold Waters 1968 Campaign LINK a lista de Youtube My Blog: www.marenguerra.blogspot.com

03-26-10, 09:32 PM	#5
conus00 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: DB85 Posts: 804 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 0	I had to revert back to the previous version because the newly released NViDIa Control Panel (bundled with the drivers) is missing "Change signal or HD format" under the "Video & television" tab. It is essential to me to be able to switch to 1080p from 1080i. On 1080i setting (the only available when setting multiple displays) my HDMI output "shakes" really bad. I always thought that the new version (of anything) should be an improvement over the previous version... WTF? I guess I should not be surprised, look at the SH series... __________________

03-27-10, 04:32 AM	#8
The General The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mountain Ash, Wales, U.K. Posts: 1,548 Downloads: 179 Uploads: 3	Is there ever any real benefit to a new driver? It's not like you suddenly get 5 FPS more is it? __________________ *THE GENERAL*

03-26-10, 09:30 PM	#4
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Installed last nite. I see no issues so far. This issue is to fix the Fan problem for one.

03-27-10, 01:24 AM	#6
rik007 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 785 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	My 8800 died after the install of the latest drivers. That's the way Nvidia wants its customer to buy a new card. Bought an Ati 5850 however.

03-27-10, 02:05 AM	#7
U-Bones Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Treading Water Posts: 847 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	I used to chase the newest drivers, but I decided to only run what MS certifies and makes available on my current rig. It has worked out ok so far for my 9800, I do not miss the extra baggage that comes with the extra shiny bits.

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