Latest NVIDIA ForceWare Video Drivers

[xguntherc]

should I get 177.39, or 177.41...?

 

[Brink]

Hi Gunther,

Nice choice. Here are your driver links.

Video driver:
GeForce Release 177

PhysX System Software:
NVIDIA PhysX System Software

System Tools with ESA Support:
NVIDIA System Tools with ESA Support

 

[xguntherc]

Awesome, thanks for the Links Sir, I appreciate it. and the fast response.. your always great for that.. thats why I love this site. and do i need the system tools thing.. My card came with the eVGA Precision Tool also..

UH, question.. EVERYWHERE. everywhere I look, it says the 280 has a 6 pin, and a 8 pin connector, while the 260 ONLY has two 6 pin connectors.. and My GTX 260 has a 6 pin, and a 8 pin. I can't find a picture online showing that either.. so I'm totally confused.. What should I do, should I do one 6 and one 8.. might as well?? I just don't wanna add more than supposed to. the manual says two 6 pins... uh. wierd!

 

[Brink]

Gunther,

I would connect both the 6 pin and 8 pin power connectors to the card. It is suppose to have both of them connected to meet the power requirements. Different brands and models may vary sometimes on the type of connector it uses. See page 5 in this manual for more about this:

http://www.evga.com/support/manuals/EVGA_GraphicsManual.pdf

 

[xguntherc]

Well thats the thing, the 260 only comes with two 6 pin connectors.. and the 280 comes with the 6 and the 8. and another thing I just realised.. is that the 280 has a Power LED indicator that is on the front right above the S video port.. The 280 is the only model that has that.. the 260 does NOT.. I read that on my manual, and online.. but get this.. my 260 I have right now has the 6 and 8 pin connectors, and it also has the power indicator.. to be honest.. I think that I have a 280, and someone accidentally put the 260 sticker on it.. Seriously, thats what I'm thinking right now.. That would be AMAZING!. lol only way to find out is to plug it in and check it out. lol. so we will see. Weird I kno, I'd be so happy if I have a 280

 

[johngalt]

And tell me where you bought it so I can get my own :P

 

[Brink]

LOL, Gunther. That would be a great deal if you have the 280 instead. They both use the same drivers, so give it a spin and let us know if you do. If so, then please let us know where you got it.

 

[xguntherc]

HAHAHAH I GOT IT I GOT IT..

OMFG... I got the GTX 280.. HAHA I'm so exited. Hell ya. thats totally bad@$$.. I just opened GPU-Z and there it is, 1024MB RAM. lol. Thats amazing. I'm so exited.. haha let me install the driver and I'll post a picture. thats sweet.. I'm lovin that ****.

I just got the GTX 280 for $279.00 From Fry's Electronics in Las Vegas.. It's got the 260 sticker.. but it's the 280.. hehe.

 

[Brink]

Sweet Deal.

 

[xguntherc]

More than a sweet deal, it's amazing. lol. I still can't believe it.. John's going to be Jealous.. Here's a link to the screenshot. Since I posted the actual screeny somewhere already.

I just installed the 177.41 and next will be the Physics.. is that all I need.. what about CUDA. or is that in the physics?

 

[Brink]

It's included with the physics software. That should be all that you need.

 

[xguntherc]

cool, Thanks!

 

[johngalt]

Well, my rebates on my RAM and PSU and case are approved - RAM and PSU (OCZ) were sent yesterday.

SO, I now have $90 to play with - and guess what is getting upgraded? Yup - 8800 is metamorphosing into a 260GTX - although I *doubt* eVGA is going to accidentally send me a GTX280....

 

[xguntherc]

Ya john, you should for sure get the 260 if you can. Much better than the 9800+.

and ya I was lucky to get a mess up.. but read my Last post on my ATI or Nvidia thread.. The 280 I just got is faulty.. and I've heard over 50% of people owning them are having similar problems.. It overheats to 105C within seconds of most games and crashes.. thats with the fan adjusted to 100% also.. I tried 80 as well.. It's a Shame, as I wont get another one this time around. But I'm MORE than ok with just a 260.

when you read my post. you'll see that many many people are having 280 problems.. only 2 out of like 60 had a problem with there GTX 260.. It's looking to be a great card. and I'll be completely happy with a 260.

Good luck

 

[johngalt]

I know I'll be happy - and it is kewl that the rebates are going to pay for the upgrade :P

On a sad note, though, I cannot Step up my mobo - the FTW is a limited availability product, and so I have to buy it and sell my 780i if I want to go that route....

But since I am OCing it is almost worth it - the FTW has 100% Solid State caps....

 

[xguntherc]

good luck.. and good luck to me tomorrow when I get what I really went for. the 260. instead of this overpowered faulty 280.

I hear the 260 is workin out fine. so thats what I'll get.

 

[Balin]

New Nvidia drivers coming soon for 8 and 9 series


Nvidia To Bring WHQL-certified PhysX Drivers On August 5th - Tom's Hardware

 

[johngalt]

Heh - just when I have initiated the Step up program to the 260....

Oh well, at least I'll have the next to latest video card....

 

[Brink]

Thank you Balin for the notice. It has been added to the first page.

 

[skunksmash]

for anyone who likes the odd beta..
GeForce 177.79 beta for 8, 9 and 200 series!

no modded inf required ..

vista x64
GeForce Release 177

vista x32
GeForce Release 177


still early days on these .....so no known results just yet
will update when i get anything...