GeForce Release 178.13 WHQL

[TheMoose]

Just came out today.

 

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_178.13_whql.html

 

 

• WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 6-series, 7-series, 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs, including the newly released GeForce 9800 GTX+, 9800 GT, 9500 GT and 9400 GT GPUs.
  
• Adds support for NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory (this driver package installs NVIDIA PhysX System Software v8.09.04).
  
• Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in several full games and demos today by downloading the GeForce Power Pack.
  
• Adds support for 2-way and 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology with GeForce GTX 200-series GPUs on Intel® D5400XS motherboards.
  
• Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI™ technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way and Quad SLI technology.
  
• Supports CUDA™.
  
• Supports NVIDIA GeForce 3D Stereo Technology.
  
• Supports Folding@home distributing computing application. Download the high performance client for NVIDIA GPUs here and join the NVIDIA team: #131015.
  
• Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
  
• Includes several 3D application performance improvements. The following are examples of improvements measured with v178.13 WHQL versus v175.19 WHQL driver:
  
  • Single GPU increases up to 11% in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
    
  • Single GPU increases up to 11% in Assassin's Creed DX10
    
  • Single GPU increases up to 15% in Bioshock DX10
    
  • Single GPU increases up to 15% in Call of Duty 4
    
  • Single GPU increases up to 8% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
    
  • 2-way SLI increases up to 7% in Bioshock DX10
    
  • 2-way SLI increases up to 10% in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts DX10
    
  • 2-way SLI increases up to 12% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
    
  • 2-way SLI increases up to 10% in World in Conflict DX10
    

  [*]Includes numerous 3D application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.

  [*]Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

 

Going to test them out.

 

ttyl

[TheMoose]

No major differences from 177.92 beta's. But all good. Lockon is all smooth no cloud bug so far. Crysis still runs like a gem ;) COD4 looks as awesome as it always did.

 

According to http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=274455

 

Vista 64Bit users seems to benefit from this version.

 

Well for Vista 32Bit users like me. No differences in performance from the previous beta version they had.

 

Give them a try and share your feedback.

 

Cheers

[TheMoose]

Do not forget to download NVIDIA System Tools with ESA Support Version: 6.02

 

The NVIDIA System Tools installation package includes:

 

1. NVIDIA Performance Group (v6.02.15.01) add-on to the NVIDIA Control Panel

 

• nForce MCPs
  
  • – Enables system tuning and profiles for clocks, voltages, timings, and fans
    – Includes support for Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) components
    – Displays detailed system information
    

   

  [*]GeForce GPUs

  • – Enables GPU overclocking
    

2. NVIDIA System Monitor (v6.02.13.01) standalone application

• nForce MCPs
  
  • – Enables system monitoring for clocks, voltages, timings, and fans
    – Includes support for Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) components
    

   

  [*]GeForce GPUs

  • – Enables GPU temperature monitoring
    

3. NVIDIA System Update (v2.00.44.05) add-on to the NVIDIA Control Panel

• Automatically checks for nForce and GeForce driver updates
  
• Adds ability to update your system bios
  
• Includes support to update firmware of Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) components
  

 

 

 

http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia_system_tools_6.02.html