NF4 Drivers/Graphics Drivers/Windows Load Question

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grendelrt

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This question covers multiple things so I figured I should just ask all of them in General Hardware, if it is the wrong place please move it (and sorry). Ok so I read about the NF4 6.66 drivers and people were having problems back on their release in like June. Were these problems ever resolved or should I use 6.53s? Next what is the best graphics driver for a 7800GTX, latest nvidia WHQL release? And finally, I will be starting fresh with this install of windows. What order should I go in when I first boot up? NF4 Drivers -> Graphics Drivers -> Sound Drivers (X-Fi if it is here) -> AMD Processor Driver (Should I use this for my 4400+ or not bother?) -> SP2 -> Whatever misc things left? Thanks guys I have been asking a lot of questions in the last couple of days and everyone here has been great :) :cool:
 
I don't totally know about the mobo driver issues, but download both the new and the older one, and if the newer ones cause you troubles you can install the better, older drivers. And as for the nVidia drivers, 77.77 WHQL drivers will probably do you good. They screw videos up on my system, but on other machines (including ones with newer setups and 7800 cards) they seem fine.

As for installation order, well everyone has their own way that works for them. Debates over which one is better can turn into flame wars... so here's what I'd do:

Install Windows (duhh...)
Install SP2 (I think that is the right way to do it, as system files should be installed before drivers. Please correct me if this is a bad way to do it).
Install mobo/chipset drivers
Install graphics drivers
Install sound drivers
Update Windows
Make sure it all runs fine, and then install programs.

I don't know whether to use the AMD processor driver or not. If it is a Intel-like "Application Speeder uperer" (I can't remember the real name), then install it with the rest of your programs. But if it is a drver, install it after the chipset drivers.

Hope this helps.
 
grendelrt said:
And finally, I will be starting fresh with this install of windows. What order should I go in when I first boot up? NF4 Drivers -> Graphics Drivers -> Sound Drivers (X-Fi if it is here) -> AMD Processor Driver (Should I use this for my 4400+ or not bother?) -> SP2 -> Whatever misc things left? Thanks guys I have been asking a lot of questions in the last couple of days and everyone here has been great :) :cool:
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After SP2...I generally go this route. Other members may have another preference and will jump in to help you out.

Chipset drivers
Video Card Drivers
NIC/Modem Drivers
Anti-Virus software, update it.
Windows Update, High Priority Update
Other Drivers latest updated ones if you can
The rest of your apps
Defragment.

Edit: The above poster submitted while I was typing and I agree with his sentiments. ;)

GL :)
 
Thanks Papa. Like I said I wasn't sure whether SP2 goes on first, but you confirmed it for me. Thanks!

The general order is there, Papa gave a more complete guide (like AV, NIc or modem drivers) which I left out due to sheer lazyness on my behalf.

Follow those steps and you'll be sweet!
 
I've seen a couple of systems with intermittant data integrety issues until I got the motherboard chipset drivers loaded. As such, they are high on my list when setting up a system:

- BIOS upgrades
- Windows Install
- MoBo chipset drivers
- Network interface drivers (makes the rest a breeze....:cool: ).
- Windows SP2 / latest updates
- Video card drivers
- Sound card drivers
- etc....

Good Luck - B.B.S.
 
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