Nvidia 91.28 Official Beta Drivers

2006-05-28 12:10:28

#1

StickyBombs: Member; +8|7049|Sacramento, CA (USA)

Nvidia has released beta drivers for Windows XP / 64. Here is a list of some of the changes.

Includes the new NVIDIA Control Panel. Please visit the NVIDIA Control Panel website for more information.
New NVIDIA PureVideo features and enhancements. Please visit the NVIDIA PureVideo website for more information on PureVideo technology and system requirements.
Adds noise reduction post processing
Adds image sharpening post processing
Improved Inverse telecine algorithm
Improved de-interlacing algorithm
Improved compatibility with third party MPEG-2 decoders
Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c and OpenGL® 2.0 support
For a full list of fixed and known issues please view the Release

Here is the link to the pdf version of the release notes:

http://download.nvidia.com/Windows/91.2 … _Notes.pdf

You can download the drivers for windows XP here

http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downl … 91.28.html

and for the 64 bit version of windows

http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downl … 91.28.html

I haven't tried them on BF2 yet but I will as soon as I get home will post an update about the changes.

Here is my system specs so people can evaluate the change.

CPU: Intel Pentium D 830 3.ghz
Mobo: ASUS P5ND2 SLI
RAM: 2 x 1 GB Mushkin Dual Channel DDR667
Video: 2 Nvidia 7800 GT / BFG7800 GT 425mzh and EVGA 7800GT 475ghz
Power Supply: Antec True Power II 550w SLI certified
Drivers: 84.21
3dMark06: ? I will update this when I get home.
BF2 Settings: 1152 x 768 80 refresh everything else on max settings.

Currently I get around 80-90 when nothing is going on running the 84.21 drivers or when I am flying, and the lowest I have seen it go was around 44 in heavy combat.

Last edited by StickyBombs (2006-05-28 12:17:18)

2006-05-28 12:20:18

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SuB: Member; +50|6967

StickyBombs wrote:
Currently I get around 80-90 when nothing is going on running the 84.21 drivers or when I am flying, and the lowest I have seen it go was around 44 in heavy combat.

i get around 70~80 in combat at the very least, usually idles around 130~200 (take frame capping off ofc)
SLi'd 7800GT's also
using 87.25 beta driver currently

if you see a significant increase with the 9 series driver i'll try it

2006-05-28 12:26:02

#3

StickyBombs: Member; +8|7049|Sacramento, CA (USA)

SuB wrote:
StickyBombs wrote:
Currently I get around 80-90 when nothing is going on running the 84.21 drivers or when I am flying, and the lowest I have seen it go was around 44 in heavy combat.
i get around 70~80 in combat at the very least, usually idles around 130~200 (take frame capping off ofc)
SLi'd 7800GT's also
using 87.25 beta driver currently

if you see a significant increase with the 9 series driver i'll try it

I will be outa work in 3 hours. As soon as I get home I will be installing the drivers and post and update. I will also post an update on my 3dmark06 score for anybody else that is curious.

2006-05-28 12:32:26

#4

SuB: Member; +50|6967

ok i'll do my 3dm06 later on then may as well compare since there's finally someone else with sli'd gt's

2006-05-28 12:33:53

#5

gburndred: tiga tiga tiga tiga tiga woods ya'll; +95|6930|Calgary,AB,Canada

I have a 6600GT, would these drivers be combatable with my video card?
I just don't want to get the wrong ones and totally fuck it all up.

Last edited by gburndred (2006-05-28 12:35:44)

2006-05-28 12:37:03

#6

SuB: Member; +50|6967

it's nvidia.. so yes
even if it does fuckup you can always remove and rollback

2006-05-28 12:38:55

#7

StickyBombs: Member; +8|7049|Sacramento, CA (USA)

gburndred wrote:
I have a 6600GT, would these drivers be combatable with my video card?
I just don't want to get the wrong ones and totally fuck it all up.

I just checked the release notes that I attatched to my post...and yes your card is deffinately supported on this list. Remember they are official beta drivers from Nvidia. So everycard should work just fine.

Last edited by StickyBombs (2006-05-28 12:40:44)

2006-05-28 12:53:53

#8

gburndred: tiga tiga tiga tiga tiga woods ya'll; +95|6930|Calgary,AB,Canada

Thanks for your help, i'll be sure to get those drivers pretty soon.

2006-05-28 14:06:46

#9

StickyBombs: Member; +8|7049|Sacramento, CA (USA)

gburndred wrote:
Thanks for your help, i'll be sure to get those drivers pretty soon.

Anytime man!

2006-05-28 17:03:12

#10

StickyBombs: Member; +8|7049|Sacramento, CA (USA)

After I have installed the game I have noticed a difference in BF2 but not as in a matter of FPS. Everything seems to be a lot smoother and more fluid now. I am gaining a slight difference in fps don't get me wrong. But I do think that there is a diffence in the way the game feels and moves. BTW I am running the 1.22 patch.

2006-05-28 18:00:26

#11

Janus67: Tech God; +86|6887|Ohio, USA

i will wait until they are FM/ORB approved.

2006-05-28 19:17:39

#12

Viper007Bond: Moderator Emeritus; +236|7097|Portland, OR, USA

Installing them now.

EDIT: Here's what the new control panel looks like BTW -> http://www.guru3d.com/article/mainboard/348/5/

Last edited by Viper007Bond (2006-05-28 19:18:41)

https://bf3s.com/sigs/044900892044e7fc95e599e832a086ae9bcd7efb.png

2006-05-28 21:42:51

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Viper007Bond: Moderator Emeritus; +236|7097|Portland, OR, USA

Just tested and it works great! I like the new control panel -- it's MUCH less crappy than the link I linked to shows.

I did have to go in and turn off forced AA/AF though. It was making my FPS go from 60-70 to 30-40.

2006-05-28 21:55:25

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Possum61: Member; +9|7040|Philly PA USA

Have a Nvidia 7800 GS here O/C to 490/1.47 on the 84 .21 that driver seems to work best for me 80 to 90 FPS on BF2 And AA. The new driver does not do me any better here

Intel 3.0 O/C to 3.6
2G Ram
BFG 7800 GS with a after marker cooler, Also Have the BIG ASS Typhoon heat sink on CPU great cooler

2006-05-28 22:01:24

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claydawg: Chuck Norris' Homeboy; +85|6915|Oxford, MS

I've got a 7800 GTX and I'm installing the driver now, will let you all know how it turns out.

2006-05-29 09:18:08

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StickyBombs: Member; +8|7049|Sacramento, CA (USA)

Viper007Bond wrote:
Just tested and it works great! I like the new control panel -- it's MUCH less crappy than the link I linked to shows.

I did have to go in and turn off forced AA/AF though. It was making my FPS go from 60-70 to 30-40.

What kind of video card do you have?

2006-05-29 13:09:58

#17

StickyBombs: Member; +8|7049|Sacramento, CA (USA)

SuB wrote:
StickyBombs wrote:
Currently I get around 80-90 when nothing is going on running the 84.21 drivers or when I am flying, and the lowest I have seen it go was around 44 in heavy combat.
i get around 70~80 in combat at the very least, usually idles around 130~200 (take frame capping off ofc)
SLi'd 7800GT's also
using 87.25 beta driver currently

if you see a significant increase with the 9 series driver i'll try it

How do you take frame capping off?

2006-05-29 14:39:21

#18

Viper007Bond: Moderator Emeritus; +236|7097|Portland, OR, USA

StickyBombs wrote:
Viper007Bond wrote:
Just tested and it works great! I like the new control panel -- it's MUCH less crappy than the link I linked to shows.

I did have to go in and turn off forced AA/AF though. It was making my FPS go from 60-70 to 30-40.
What kind of video card do you have?

6800 GT OC (370/1000 "stock", haven't re-OC'ed it yet) and I'm running high except for the dynamic crap.

EDIT: 1600x1200 BTW.

Last edited by Viper007Bond (2006-05-29 14:40:01)

2006-05-29 14:47:32

#19

SuB: Member; +50|6967

game.lockFps 200 i use usually

2006-05-29 16:10:57

#20

StickyBombs: Member; +8|7049|Sacramento, CA (USA)

Viper007Bond wrote:
StickyBombs wrote:
Viper007Bond wrote:
Just tested and it works great! I like the new control panel -- it's MUCH less crappy than the link I linked to shows.

I did have to go in and turn off forced AA/AF though. It was making my FPS go from 60-70 to 30-40.
What kind of video card do you have?
6800 GT OC (370/1000 "stock", haven't re-OC'ed it yet) and I'm running high except for the dynamic crap.

EDIT: 1600x1200 BTW.

My buddy has the same card as you. I will let him know...thanks man...appreciate your input

2006-05-29 17:46:35

#21

Viper007Bond: Moderator Emeritus; +236|7097|Portland, OR, USA

np

PS: +1

2006-05-30 14:19:58

#22

Jack Bauer: WWJD - What Would Jack Do; +26|6846

Viper007Bond wrote:
StickyBombs wrote:
Viper007Bond wrote:
Just tested and it works great! I like the new control panel -- it's MUCH less crappy than the link I linked to shows.

I did have to go in and turn off forced AA/AF though. It was making my FPS go from 60-70 to 30-40.
What kind of video card do you have?
6800 GT OC (370/1000 "stock", haven't re-OC'ed it yet) and I'm running high except for the dynamic crap.

EDIT: 1600x1200 BTW.

What! What are the rest of your settings?

I'm running P4 3.0 /2gb ram/6800GT OC 256MB......and I get choppy all the time after Arty strikes and stuff (yes I've tried everything I can find about speeding up bf2). And I'm only at 1280x1024!!

Also, what were your framerates before the new drivers?

Thanks!

Jack Bauer

*EDIT* On sharqi, it looks like I avg. about 20-25FPS when I'm in action
The only settings I have turned up are dynamic lighting and shadows, to medium, since it looks like crap otherwise. Advice, anyone?

Last edited by Jack Bauer (2006-05-30 15:44:12)

2006-05-30 16:47:59

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Viper007Bond: Moderator Emeritus; +236|7097|Portland, OR, USA

About the same. I didn't see a huge difference, but it did perhaps seem a bit smoother.

Here's my specs: http://www.viper007bond.com/about/my-computer/

And here's what I run:

1600x1200
high textures
high terrain
high models
low/off lighting (I like to be able to see indoors and not have it all dark)
low/off dynamic stuff (that is a MAJOR FPS killer and who cares about lots of shadows and shiny objects?)
no aa

I'll go screenshot ingame and get my actual FPS.

Last edited by Viper007Bond (2006-05-30 16:50:59)

2006-05-30 17:10:19

#24

Jack Bauer: WWJD - What Would Jack Do; +26|6846

Thank you very much viper007! This is very helpful. We have very similar rigs (I have an older P4 + A-bit IC7-G, and crappy ram, but overall, they're close)

Best Regards,

Jack Bauer

2006-05-30 17:10:29

#25

Viper007Bond: Moderator Emeritus; +236|7097|Portland, OR, USA

Okay, here's a screenshot from singleplayer on Oman:

https://img450.imageshack.us/img450/1334/bf2200605301706450xd.th.jpg

As you can see, it's not as eye-candyish as BF2 can be (shiny stuff and shadows), but personally, I'd rather have the extra FPS than shadows and reflections.

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