Nvidia drivers 177.83

[chrisf6969]

Why the hell are they 120Mb's?

I mean how big are videocard drivers going to get.

I understand 10-30Mb easily. 40-60Mb seems like its pushing it, maybe they need less app. specific optimizations included & more generic optimizations.

But 118Mb's of the current release! WTF?!

 

[Sunin]

I get the feeling that has to do with the programs and the new physics engine they are encorporating with them now.

 

[Zefram0911]

do they improve performance in folding?

 

[Xilikon]

Yes it include the PhysX support and F@H support. NVIDIA is touting as a great driver but we need to try it to see.

 

[AMD_Gamer]

so these new drivers i can use instead of the 177.35 for folding?

 

[Xilikon]

so these new drivers i can use instead of the 177.35 for folding?

Sure

 

[Zefram0911]

sure they support it... but are there specific performance increases

 

[chrisf6969]

the added physX support could be a HUGE portion of that increase.

Also, just noticed its the international language version that I downloaded. Maybe bloated b/c its not the Eng. only version ?

 

[nomad8u]

the added physX support could be a HUGE portion of that increase.

Also, just noticed its the international language version that I downloaded. Maybe bloated b/c its not the Eng. only version ?

Here's a linky that'll get you right to slimmed down versions (I think they're US only?) along with access to modded inf's if you have the need.

 

[Pooch666]

All bullshit aside, is there any appreciable difference in Folding using the .83 drivers?

 

[Rattle]

i seen on XS its somewhat slower folding actually, did a quick crysis bench at all high no AA 1680x1050 gained about 1.5fps across the board compared to 177.79 drivers, IQ looks as good or better.

 

[cfhark]

I find the .83 drivers to fold faster. Down 3 sec/1%, from 83 sec to 80 sec. A gain of 143 WUs per Folding-Year.

 

[Sunin]

I find the .83 drivers to fold faster. Down 3 sec/1%, from 83 sec to 80 sec. A gain of 143 WUs per Folding-Year.

Wow that is the first I've heard of these driver helping someone. I might have to test them out on one of my setups. I figure if it doesn't help I can always roll back.