Latest NVIDIA ForceWare Video Drivers

[johnwillyums]

Yes, thanks very much. I've downloaded 175.19 to my desktop and I'll probably give it a try tomorrow night.
I'm not really having any issues with 175.16 but I'm not really pushing my GPU at the moment as I haven't got time for much gaming. I'm getting some blackouts when the screensaver should be starting but I think that's something else.
best wishes, John

 

[Brink]

New NVIDIA series 200 only driver 177.41 version released 6-26-08.

Shawn

 

[dmex]

GeForce Release 177

WHQL Version: 177.41 - Vista 64-bit Editions Only
Release Date: June 26, 2008
File Size: 51.6 MB

Here:
GeForce Release 177

 

[Brink]

Steven,

There is a 32 bit version of the Series 200 177.41 to from the link on the 1st page.

 

[dmex]

Steven,

There is a 32 bit version of the Series 200 177.41 to from the link on the 1st page.

LOL they pulled the original download, it was for Vista 64bit Geforce 6-7-8-9 only last time I checked :eek:

 

[Brink]

LOL, I guess NVIDIA goofed and put the download in the wrong series and realized it later.

That would be a big jump from 175.19.

 

[skunksmash]

177.41 ....for all MS OSs

vista x32......GeForce Release 177

vista x64......GeForce Release 177

XP x32.....GeForce Release 177

XP x64.....GeForce Release 177



ADDED by: Brink

Supported Products:
GeForce GTX 280
GeForce GTX 260
nForce 780a SLI
nForce 750a SLI

 

[xguntherc]

whats the latest release that supports 8800 GTS.??? official?

 

[Brink]

Hi Gunther,

The latest official NVIDIA driver version for all of the 6, 7, 8, and 9 series cards is the 175.19 version on the 1st page download link.

 

[johngalt]

Yeah, *unfortunately*

 

[xguntherc]

lol ok, Thanks

Whats the latest that supports it thats not official.. or should I stick to that old saying Someone from here used to say, If it's not broken, don't try to fix it.. cuz I'm not having any problems with my 175.16 But I'm just thinkin weather I should update or not.. thats all. Or just leave it like this a few more weeks til new cards and new prices drop!

 

[Brink]

Gunther,

You can give the 175.19 version a try to see. If it does not perform well, then go back into Device Manager and click the Roll Back Driver button under the Display adapters for your device to go back to the 175.16 version.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[xguntherc]

Cool.. Well I did read that some of the new 177 drivers could be used on the 8800's.. is that true.. or only on the G92's?

 

[Brink]

Gunther,

No, the official NVIDIA 177.## driver versions is only for the 200 series cards.

They may have meant that some modified driver version form a source other than NVIDIA with that driver version may work with the 8 series.

Shawn

 

[xguntherc]

i c.. ok cool, thanks for the info. I'll probably just leave it be for now. and then change when I get my new card.. whatever it might be.....

 

[dmex]

Theres a cool utility for customizing NVidia graphics cards called nHancer...


Feature Overview

• Support of Forceware/GeForce drivers version 60 and later, including the new 174+ versions
• Support of all GeForce cards, including the new GeForce 8x00 and GeForce 9x00 lines
• Supports Windows Vista and DirectX 10
• Support for single card, SLI, Quad-SLI and DirectX 10 SLI systems
• On-the-fly control of all global quality and performance-enhancing settings for all games
• Create and manage fully automated profiles for all your games
• Very easy to use, explains all options and their effects, like Anti Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, etc.
• Special options for nVidia's, allowing you to to use almost every game with SLI even if nVidia doesn't support it
• Offers additional Anti Aliasing and Anisotropic Filtering modes, that are not available through nVidia's control panel
• Allows the modification of fixed settings included in nVidia's predefined profiles.
• Flexible user interface: change the size of the window and all sub areas
• User interface and help texts available in various languages (right now English, German, Polish and Italian)
• Coexists perfectly with nVidia's own control panel and other tools, like aTuner or RivaTuner. nHancer will immediately detect any changes made by any other tool.

 

[Dwarf]

Hi,

Steven forgot to post the link to this utility, and I provide it below.
Dwarf

nHancer - Advanced Control Panel for nVidia Cards

 

[dmex]

Hi,

Steven forgot to post the link to this utility, and I provide it below.
Dwarf

nHancer - Advanced Control Panel for nVidia Cards

LOL, I did too

Cheers Dwarf :D

 

[Dark One]

Hello there Thanks for this Great Upgraded thanks again

 

[xguntherc]

OK.. I have gave in, I just got myself the eVGA GTX 260. I gave my choice a lot of thought. I VERY well almost got the 4870. but in the end I have a Nvidia chipset, and eVGA has a Lifetime Warranty, and a 90 day step up program. Both unlike any ATI. (Visiontek is only brand with lifetime warranty). so in the end, with the 2 cards performing Just about neck and neck.. at my res that is. the 4870 may be slightly better. but at 1680 x 1050 Where I use my 22" Widescreen. the 2 are almost identical in almost all game reviews.. from what I read. Not the mention that Nvidia can OC a little better than the ATI's. in the end this was just the Logical Choice for me.. might not be for everyone. but for me. It's just right..

So, I need Drivers. What should I get. I just got home. I am going to install the card in the next hour. Can't wait
So what Drivers should I get, what all do I need. Do I need to install the Drivers, CUDA, and Physics. or is CUDA and physics both in the same install.. If someone could link me to what all I'll be needing I'd very much Appreciate it ASAP..

Thanks.. and Pictures will for sure be coming soon. !!!!!!!!!!!!