Biohazard_X Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Exciting New Features: Added support for GeForce GTX 295 and GeForce GTX 285 Enables NVIDIA SLI technology on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards with all SLI-certified GPUs Enables NVIDIA SLI Multi-monitor support, giving you the ability to use two monitors with your GeForce graphics cards in SLI mode. Now you can easily switch between multi-monitor desktop mode and full screen 3D gaming mode. Learn more here. Enables NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. (Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory. This driver package automatically installs PhysX System Software version 8.10.13). Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now! Added support for the new NVIDIA CUDA Video Encoder with H.264 optimization Blazing Fast Performance: Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 181 WHQL drivers vs. Release 178 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings): Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset) Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4 Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2 Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict GeForce ForceWare 181.20 XP 64-bit WHQL GeForce ForceWare 181.20 XP 32-bit WHQL GeForce ForceWare 181.20 Vista 32-bit WHQL GeForce ForceWare 181.20 Vista 64-bit WHQL Edited January 8, 2009 by Biohazard_X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig3000 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 nice to bad i dont have a 9800GTX+ now im really regretting not going with nvidia although so far none of my ATI cards have broke and i have had good overclocks nvidia seem to be pulling in front there driver releases have been amazing with performance and have become way more frequent as well as Physx ATI drivers have been nothing but a pile of crap!! ATI was my only option though i could only fit the custom sapphire 4850 into my case as it has been made slightly smaller, the 9800gtx+ would have been to big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX2K Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Since the 181.00 drivers worked best for me, im sure these drivers will suite me to the ground P.S These are available directly on Nvidia too (scratch that... nvidia must be uploading or something since the file is 4mb) Edited January 8, 2009 by swsuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z3ro7 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) I didnt make any performance test yet... but have an issue... on the desktop, right click and show me two Nvidia Control panel.... already unninstalled and installed again and same problem... UPDATED. Amazing performance....I tested before the 185.20 from Laptopvideo2go and this one have the same great performance.. the only thing i notice is the 185.20 beta still have better image quality, specially on the edges of the shapes...givin a little bit touch of "AA" Edited January 8, 2009 by z3ro7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babarian225 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I didnt make any performance test yet... but have an issue... on the desktop, right click and show me two Nvidia Control panel.... already unninstalled and installed again and same problem... UPDATED. Amazing performance....I tested before the 185.20 from Laptopvideo2go and this one have the same great performance.. the only thing i notice is the 185.20 beta still have better image quality, specially on the edges of the shapes...givin a little bit touch of "AA" BS theses drivers are not an improvement like its predecessors! NV only brought them out cause of the release of their new Card! Nothing much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bidji Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 BS theses drivers are not an improvement like its predecessors! NV only brought them out cause of the release of their new Card! true but it doesn't mean they haven't also tweaked the drivers to get better performance in the most popular games. actually, they do that quite often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremist5150 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 This doesn't fix anything. All this does is make R* laugh while everyone scrambles for the 'improvements'. It doesn't even MENTION GTA4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z3ro7 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I really notice that are performance improved.... not more FPS but stable and more smooth... Great Job Nvidia The only thing i dont like is the edges, of the shapes.. the 185 look better on that... are more smooth... like i said before, looks a touch of "AA" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z3ro7 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 This doesn't fix anything. All this does is make R* laugh while everyone scrambles for the 'improvements'. It doesn't even MENTION GTA4. Dont mention GTA4 but that doesnt mean that the game run better... because i notice that the graphic card now handle much better the texture rendering and view distance... its a graphic card work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bidji Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 This doesn't fix anything. All this does is make R* laugh while everyone scrambles for the 'improvements'. It doesn't even MENTION GTA4. which, yet again, doesn't necessarily mean there is no improvement. have you even tried the driver? I'm downloading it at the moment, I'll come back to you when I've tested them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremist5150 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 This doesn't fix anything. All this does is make R* laugh while everyone scrambles for the 'improvements'. It doesn't even MENTION GTA4. which, yet again, doesn't necessarily mean there is no improvement. have you even tried the driver? I'm downloading it at the moment, I'll come back to you when I've tested them. I have. All it does is when you boot up the computer it posts in a big BSOD: " U R FUNKED. BUY EXBOX THREE SIKSTY INSTED. LOVE, R*" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX2K Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Not tried in GTA but they pushed my 3DMark Vantage score up to P27,454 from P26,650 Edit : As expected, no change in GTA but at least they arent beta drivers.. 185.20 where a load of Cr*p with lots of problems, these work just as well as 181.00 if not a touch better. Edited January 8, 2009 by swsuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron123 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Please check if the 181.20 is faster or slower then the 185.20 beta? why they release smaller number (older version)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremist5150 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Please check if the 181.20 is faster or slower then the 185.20 beta?why they release smaller number (older version)? I don't know. Maybe you can disable that nview and start another useless thread on how it worked wonders for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron123 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Please check if the 181.20 is faster or slower then the 185.20 beta?why they release smaller number (older version)? I don't know. Maybe you can disable that nview and start another useless thread on how it worked wonders for you. I already explained in that thread why I was wrong. Note: fat cats love rats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bidji Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 well, I gained about 3 fps in the benchmark, which is hardly a miracle, but it's an improvement nonetheless. the game also feels more fluid, animation wise and the textures seem a bit sharper than before, but that could be a mild case of placebo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deHeemskerker Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 If you read the "Exciting New Features" of the 180.48 and the 181.20, there aren't any new features other than the added support for the 285, 295 cards and CUDA apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremist5150 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Note: fat cats love rats. Yeah you already made the same nonsensical joke about 5,000 times and it's still not any funnier nor clearer. Next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasil Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 At least i can finally get rid of beta 180.84 drivers for a beta game. EDIT: Oh no, SR2 is "future proof" too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremist5150 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 If you read the "Exciting New Features" of the 180.48 and the 181.20,there aren't any new features other than the added support for the 285, 295 cards and CUDA apps. Right on the mark, sir. Placebo effect all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bidji Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 okay. so... why do you hate those drivers so much? more on topic, if I could go from 33 fps to 36 just by installing these, wouldn't those few fps matter to some less lucky people that get around 15/20 fps? or should they stick to the previous version because, for some reason, you don't want us to test the 181.20 revision of nvidia forceware drivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremist5150 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 okay. so... why do you hate those drivers so much? more on topic, if I could go from 33 fps to 36 just by installing these, wouldn't those few fps matter to some less lucky people that get around 15/20 fps? or should they stick to the previous version because, for some reason, you don't want us to test the 181.20 revision of nvidia forceware drivers? I don't hate anything. I just think it's sad that you're all seeing pink and blue elephants where there's nothing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bidji Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 well, 3 fps is something. that's about 9% increase at 30 fps, actually. isn't it possible that YOU don't want to see any increase in performance, for some mysterious reason (but I'm certain it's a good one). or does criticizing people trying to be positive/helpful make you extra cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremist5150 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 well, 3 fps is something. that's about 9% increase at 30 fps, actually.isn't it possible that YOU don't want to see any increase in performance, for some mysterious reason (but I'm certain it's a good one). or does criticizing people trying to be positive/helpful make you extra cool? You're awfully upset for some reason. What ails you, sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bidji Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 oh, I'm not upset. I post about my experience with the new drivers, state that I gained 3 fps, then later on, you tell that's there's nothing at all about these drivers. I think I'm at least entitled to disagree with you on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlongsDaddy Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 well the dynamic shadows are fixed on my 9800 gx2 so i think that go's for all sli set ups, can some1 else confirm this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX2K Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Everybody has different hardware, these things are going to affect systems in different ways. Going from 180.48 / 180.84 upto 181.00 made a huge difference for my system and I posted screens and benches to prove it. Subject to contrary belief and a load of posts saying how theres no way they could ! If these drivers help for some, good for them... let them be happy for god sake. If they didnt... then they didnt ! Im getting bored now of every other post being placebo, prove it, bullsh*t, FFS Somebody was only letting us know a new Nvidia WHQL driver is available. P.S Shadows with SLI enabled still disappear on my 280GTX's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babarian225 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 This game programming is very weak! doesnt even use SLi? so that new 295 is usless with this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX2K Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 This game programming is very weak! doesnt even use SLi? so that new 295 is usless with this game? in GTA's graphic settings doc it states the following : SLI is currently unsupported. Support will be added through a future game patch as well as an updated Nvidia driver So we are all still waiting on R* to keep its end of the deal with another patch ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfocus Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 gonna download see if it betters performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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