GeForce 180.43 Beta released!

BarryB · *Last edited by BarryB; 10-24-2008 at 07:25.*

GeForce 8, 9 Series and G200 Series!

GeForce Forceware 180.43 XP 64-bit

GeForce Forceware 180.43 Vista 64-bit

GeForce Forceware 180.43 Vista 32-bit

GeForce Forceware 180.43 XP 32-bit

Download links updated by moderator - thanks for this post bro

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Release Highlights:

* Beta driver for GeForce 200-series, 9-series, and 8800-series desktop GPUs (refer to the products supported tab for more detail).

* Recommended for the best experience on Far Cry 2:

“Since we first began working on Far Cry 2 in early 2005, we have used GeForce GPU’s to develop the game and worked closely with NVIDIA’s excellent engineers. While Far Cry 2 represents an outstanding PC gaming experience for a wide range of systems, GeForce users can expect to enjoy the game quite literally ‘The Way It Was Meant To Be Played’.” - Louis-Pierre Pharand, Ubisoft, Far Cry 2 Producer

* Enables NVIDIA SLI technology on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards with the following GPUs: GeForce GTX 280, GeForce GTX 260, GeForce 9800 GX2, GeForce 9800 GTX+, and GeForce 9800 GTX.

elrazor · 10-24-2008, 07:30 | posts: 330 | Location: Israel | User is Offline

thx! very fast

Fabfire · 10-24-2008, 07:31 | posts: 10 | User is Offline

Downloading now. Thanks for Sharing!

Cybermancer · 10-24-2008, 07:31 | posts: 12,518 | Location: Cyberspace | User is Offline

Wow. A new one already again?

Thanks for sharing, BarryB!

Supported products:
GeForce GTX 280
GeForce GTX 260
GeForce 9800 GX2
GeForce 9800 GTX+
GeForce 9800 GTX
GeForce 9800 GT
GeForce 9600 GT
GeForce 9600 GSO
GeForce 9500 GT
GeForce 9500 GS
GeForce 9400 GT
GeForce 9400
GeForce 9300
GeForce 9200
GeForce 8800 Ultra
GeForce 8800 GTX
GeForce 8800 GTS 512
GeForce 8800 GTS
GeForce 8800 GT
GeForce 8800 GS

p.s.: Also still includes the PhysX 8.10.13 System Software...

Khr][st · 10-24-2008, 07:32 | posts: 616 | Location: Greece - Xanthi | User is Offline

It's raining Forceware

BarryB · 10-24-2008, 07:34 | posts: 204 | User is Offline

Yeah, it's definitely raining Forceware!

I was looking on Nvidias site a few minutes ago to download the 180.42's and spotted these so thought you guys would like to know pronto

stefanoxer · 10-24-2008, 07:55 | posts: 7 | User is Offline

Does anybody tested it yet?, Do they fix the fan problem?

evga precision?

btw

Thanx, i'll test later at home

sava700 · 10-24-2008, 08:14 | posts: 3,491 | Location: ask me | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Cybermancer

Supported products:
GeForce GTX 280
GeForce GTX 260
GeForce 9800 GX2
GeForce 9800 GTX+
GeForce 9800 GTX
GeForce 9800 GT
GeForce 9600 GT
GeForce 9600 GSO
GeForce 9500 GT
GeForce 9500 GS
GeForce 9400 GT
GeForce 9400
GeForce 9300
GeForce 9200
GeForce 8800 Ultra
GeForce 8800 GTX
GeForce 8800 GTS 512
GeForce 8800 GTS
GeForce 8800 GT
GeForce 8800 GS

p.s.: Also still includes the PhysX 8.10.13 System Software...

Interesting support list.. glad they are only focusing on the newer cards.

What still annoys me is the damn PhysX software still included in the installers.. I've emailed them many many times about this to give a option or leave it out.

The 180.42's have been pulled from the screen so it would appear to me there was something wrong with them.

PhiberOptic · 10-24-2008, 08:20 | posts: 29 | Location: Dubrovnik | User is Offline

new drivers, good... but can anyone tell me why every time i install nVidia drivers 178.xx and 180.42 after install i get screen that said that system has not been modifyed?

Cybermancer · 10-24-2008, 08:23 | posts: 12,518 | Location: Cyberspace | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by sava700

Interesting support list.. glad they are only focusing on the newer cards.

What still annoys me is the damn PhysX software still included in the installers.. I've emailed them many many times about this to give a option or leave it out.

The 180.42's have been pulled from the screen so it would appear to me there was something wrong with them.

Yeah. I'm wondering if the 9800 GX2 fully supports/is working in Far Cry 2 now...

Jonny Manc · 10-24-2008, 08:29 | posts: 2,235 | Location: Cumbria, UK | User is Offline

Gonna test on FC2 when I am home.

180.42 didnt work on FC2 for me, just loaded a black box in the corner of the screen...got sound, but no gfx, hope these do the job

HaZe303 · *Last edited by HaZe303; 10-24-2008 at 08:40.*

Someone know what is different between these and the xxx.42´s?? If its just some minor nonimportant things(small change in version nr), maybe its not necessary to update?? If someone knows, do please tell us?

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Originally Posted by Jonny Manc

180.42 didnt work on FC2 for me, just loaded a black box in the corner of the screen...got sound, but no gfx, hope these do the job

There are other ways to get the game started, if 180.43´s dont fix it for you, just search for it in google or here, takes 5seconds to fix the issue.

meds · **Memory**: 6GB DDR3 8-8-8-24 1T

going to test these drivers at 1920x120 resolution with 8xAF no AA Vista 64 Ultimate.

GamingTillDie · 10-24-2008, 08:38 | posts: 29 | Location: Germany | User is Offline

What the Heck

. Another Forceware on the way

Thats cool man. Now im waiting for the new Rivatuner and Precision from Unwinder. Im going to test this set now

theman7233 · 10-24-2008, 08:39 | posts: 148 | User is Offline

still no fan control with percision

SoLoR · 10-24-2008, 08:40 | posts: 96 | Location: Slovenia | User is Offline

9800gx2 + vista64

Settings: Demo(Ranch Small), 1600x1200 (60Hz), D3D10, Fixed Time Step(No), Disable Artificial Intelligence(No), Full Screen, Anti-Aliasing(2x), VSync(No), Overall Quality(Ultra High), Vegetation(Very High), Shading(Ultra High), Terrain(Ultra High), Geometry(Ultra High), Post FX(High), Texture(Ultra High), Shadow(Ultra High), Ambient(High), Hdr(Yes), Bloom(Yes), Fire(Very High), Physics(Very High), RealTrees(Very High)

180.42
Total Frames: 2538, Total Time: 51,00s
Average Framerate: 49,76
Max. Framerate: 74,24 (Frame:381, 6,47s)
Min. Framerate: 37,90 (Frame:757, 14,18s)

180.43
Total Frames: 2596, Total Time: 51,01s
Average Framerate: 50,89
Max. Framerate: 70,99 (Frame:421, 7,15s)
Min. Framerate: 40,53 (Frame:1749, 34,42s)

DooGie · 10-24-2008, 08:40 | posts: 406 | Location: Stockport UK | User is Offline

Not tried these out with any games yet but I got a worthwhile increse in 3DMark 06 over 180.42.

180.42 16569 3DMarks

180.43 16705 3DMarks

Stephan.nl

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Originally Posted by Jonny Manc

Gonna test on FC2 when I am home.

180.42 didnt work on FC2 for me, just loaded a black box in the corner of the screen...got sound, but no gfx, hope these do the job

look for Maximized in your C:\Users\NAME\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2\GamerProfile.xml

If you change it to Maximized "1" it should work

GamingTillDie · 10-24-2008, 08:42 | posts: 29 | Location: Germany | User is Offline

I give a s*** on 3Dmarks. Games is what i wanna see. And im watching the minimum FPS only

Cybermancer · 10-24-2008, 08:44 | posts: 12,518 | Location: Cyberspace | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by SoLoR

9800gx2 + vista64

Settings: Demo(Ranch Small), 1600x1200 (60Hz), D3D10, Fixed Time Step(No), Disable Artificial Intelligence(No), Full Screen, Anti-Aliasing(2x), VSync(No), Overall Quality(Ultra High), Vegetation(Very High), Shading(Ultra High), Terrain(Ultra High), Geometry(Ultra High), Post FX(High), Texture(Ultra High), Shadow(Ultra High), Ambient(High), Hdr(Yes), Bloom(Yes), Fire(Very High), Physics(Very High), RealTrees(Very High)

180.42
Total Frames: 2538, Total Time: 51,00s
Average Framerate: 49,76
Max. Framerate: 74,24 (Frame:381, 6,47s)
Min. Framerate: 37,90 (Frame:757, 14,18s)

180.43
Total Frames: 2596, Total Time: 51,01s
Average Framerate: 50,89
Max. Framerate: 70,99 (Frame:421, 7,15s)
Min. Framerate: 40,53 (Frame:1749, 34,42s)

Nice! Seems that they're a lot better than the 180.42 for you 9800 GX2 owners.

GamingTillDie · 10-24-2008, 08:46 | posts: 29 | Location: Germany | User is Offline

Yes. Nice increase in minimum FPS for GX2 owners in Far Cry 2. Cant wait to test this set myself.

ZeBeeDY · 10-24-2008, 08:51 | posts: 31 | Location: Ankara/Turkey | User is Offline

Vantage results:

178.24 : 2338 , 1841(gpu) , 12272(cpu)
180.20 : 2598 , 2058(gpu) , 12147(cpu)
180.42 : 2572 , 2033(gpu) , 12473(cpu)
180.43 : 2495 , 1973(gpu) , 12066(cpu)

Vantage scores dropped. But there is something with IQ. I don't know why but with this set, games and desktop seems eye candy. Maybe something with the DV (DV is not broken, can set it)

meds · **Memory**: 6GB DDR3 8-8-8-24 1T

wow I actually get way worse performance with the 180.43 and the 9800gx2. Wow....

GamingTillDie · 10-24-2008, 08:53 | posts: 29 | Location: Germany | User is Offline

Dont expect too much increasements for your 8600GT. I guess this set is optimized for the latest cards. I try it out in a few minutes

Anarion · *Last edited by Anarion; 10-24-2008 at 09:04.*

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Originally Posted by theman7233

still no fan control with percision

Of course not, and never will be. EVGA (and Unwinder) needs to release a new version since NVIDIA changed the way for fan controlling.

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Enables NVIDIA SLI technology on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards with the following GPUs: GeForce GTX 280, GeForce GTX 260, GeForce 9800 GX2, GeForce 9800 GTX+, and GeForce 9800 GTX.

I wonder if this is the only change in this driver compared to 180.42.

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Originally Posted by Cybermancer

Nice! Seems that they're a lot better than the 180.42 for you 9800 GX2 owners.

A lot: ~1 FPS

average, minimum FPS was little better it seems. Though, everything can be in the margin of error.