New Nvidia Forceware today

**Gambit7** · 04-26-2007, 10:05 PM

Grab it while it's hot... let's hope it's stable (Crosses fingers)
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_158.18.html

Note: this link is for the 32-bit Vista driver

**Twisted_Firestarter** · 04-27-2007, 02:26 PM

I installed those hoping to see some improvements in performance but I can't see any. My 3DMark06 score increased by about 80 to 10496--well within the margin of error. Running the performance test under Company of Heroes showed no change.

**Twisted_Firestarter** · 04-27-2007, 02:32 PM

Here is some interesting info from the release notes:

Windows Vista now controls the allocation of system memory to the GPU for
TurboCache functions. The Windows Vista Display Properties pages show
the shared system memory (SSM), or how much memory is allocated for
NVIDIA GPUs to use for TurboCache.
The current driver allows a maximum amount of shared system memory for
each NVIDIA GPU as follows:
• GeForce 6 series: Maximum of 495 MB* where the system memory is 2 GB
and higher
• GeForce 7 series: Maximum of 495 MB* where the system memory is 2 GB
and higher
• GeForce 8 series: Maximum of 767 MB* where the system memory is 2 GB
and higher

* The actual shared system memory allocation is unique on every PC due to
SBIOS reserve memory allocation, which is not controlled by the GPU or
GPU drivers.

Zoopy · 04-27-2007, 03:55 PM

These are the same drivers that were out last week.... Why did they change the date from the 17th to the 26th?

**Twisted_Firestarter** · 04-27-2007, 05:51 PM

These are WHQL signed. I think the only other difference is that these allow you to adjust fan speeds.

**Gambit7** · 04-27-2007, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoopy_T

These are the same drivers that were out last week.... Why did they change the date from the 17th to the 26th?

Yah, the drivers are the same. dunno why the date change, and I thought the last forceware was also WHQL anyways. Kinda weird.

**TheBigC** · 04-28-2007, 01:49 AM

The 64 bit version last week was pretty decent. I am now able to use SLI and overclocking again. I have however noticed I had a couple memory dumps take place, something I have not seen on my machines in years. They have happend twice since I installed the drivers, but it is a decent trade off for having my performace back..

04-26-2007, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gambit7 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywood, FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,197	New Nvidia Forceware today Grab it while it's hot... let's hope it's stable (Crosses fingers) http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_158.18.html Note: this link is for the 32-bit Vista driver __________________ Last edited by Gambit7; 04-26-2007 at 10:15 PM. Reason: Vista link

04-27-2007, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Twisted_Firestarter Join Date: May 2003 Location: 90064 Posts: 935	Re: New Nvidia Forceware today I installed those hoping to see some improvements in performance but I can't see any. My 3DMark06 score increased by about 80 to 10496--well within the margin of error. Running the performance test under Company of Heroes showed no change. __________________ Twisted Firestarter a.k.a \|TG\| Harkonian

04-27-2007, 02:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Twisted_Firestarter Join Date: May 2003 Location: 90064 Posts: 935	Re: New Nvidia Forceware today Here is some interesting info from the release notes: Windows Vista now controls the allocation of system memory to the GPU for TurboCache functions. The Windows Vista Display Properties pages show the shared system memory (SSM), or how much memory is allocated for NVIDIA GPUs to use for TurboCache. The current driver allows a maximum amount of shared system memory for each NVIDIA GPU as follows: • GeForce 6 series: Maximum of 495 MB* where the system memory is 2 GB and higher • GeForce 7 series: Maximum of 495 MB* where the system memory is 2 GB and higher • GeForce 8 series: Maximum of 767 MB* where the system memory is 2 GB and higher * The actual shared system memory allocation is unique on every PC due to SBIOS reserve memory allocation, which is not controlled by the GPU or GPU drivers. __________________ Twisted Firestarter a.k.a \|TG\| Harkonian

04-27-2007, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zoopy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,870	Re: New Nvidia Forceware today These are the same drivers that were out last week.... Why did they change the date from the 17th to the 26th?

04-27-2007, 05:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Twisted_Firestarter Join Date: May 2003 Location: 90064 Posts: 935	Re: New Nvidia Forceware today These are WHQL signed. I think the only other difference is that these allow you to adjust fan speeds. __________________ Twisted Firestarter a.k.a \|TG\| Harkonian

04-28-2007, 01:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheBigC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Around Age: 36 Posts: 3,091	Re: New Nvidia Forceware today The 64 bit version last week was pretty decent. I am now able to use SLI and overclocking again. I have however noticed I had a couple memory dumps take place, something I have not seen on my machines in years. They have happend twice since I installed the drivers, but it is a decent trade off for having my performace back.. __________________ The Meek shall inherit the earth..... after we're through with it! The Wounded Warrior Project, help support my friends

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