GeForce drivers 180.48 (whql)
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VGAdeadcafe




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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Nov 2008 04:20    Post subject: GeForce drivers 180.48 (whql)
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_180.48_whql.html

Quote:
* Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 180 WHQL drivers vs. Release 178 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
o Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed
o Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock
o Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
o Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead
o Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4
o Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2
o Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID
o Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies
o Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict


All that improvement ? Really ? Anyone tried them ?

I have an 7800gtx, I don't know whether I should install them (guru3d make inf-modified versions usually)
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inz




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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Nov 2008 10:49    Post subject:
Why don't they show some real proof instead of arbitrary numbers, pfft.
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moosenoodles




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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Nov 2008 11:37    Post subject:
inz wrote:
Why don't they show some real proof instead of arbitrary numbers, pfft.


marketing.. The inept feed the fire with glorious logs of wonga!

Anyone with ANY gumption will speed read all that mumbo jumbo you get in life on all products, faster than you can say, lara croft looks amazing in TR_Underworld. Smile
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swingman




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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Nov 2008 20:16    Post subject:
I'm curious too to know if older cards (7 or even 6 series) will see those kinds of gains.
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cnZ
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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Nov 2008 20:31    Post subject:
same driver for mid-range (8600 for example) should be coming at the end of the month (according to some dude in laptop2video forum).


yes
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chaingang23




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PostPosted: Fri, 28th Nov 2008 08:01    Post subject:
I saw improvement with FC2 and COD5.
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