171.23 XP-32bit Beta Feedback Thread

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A new driver dated 26/01/08 for Windows XP 32bit has made its way onto the net, and thanks to Electronic Punk, we can download it below. Please try it out, let us know how it performs, any feedback welcome!

http://www.electronicpunk.com/forcew...23XP32beta.zip

BlackZero · *Last edited by BlackZero; 02-12-2008 at 19:26.*

Heaven sake, when it rains it pours!

So far so good, but ever since the 169 series to get aa+hdr to work without crashing in oblivion I have to make a duplicate profile using nhancer and then use the 'oblivion hdr+aa' aa compatibility mode as it doesn't allow changing of preset profiles otherwise.

Performance almost identicle to 171.16/17 , maybe slightly better, fan also working normaly.

attila_gorilla · 02-12-2008, 16:24 | posts: 593 | Location: Hungary | User is Offline

Nvidia should pay us for testing their beta drivers huhh

HarryRag · 02-12-2008, 17:07 | posts: 85 | Location: Behind my Keyboard | User is Offline

cheese, just tested the 171.17 which i liked

wonder what these will do, so downloading and putting them on a fresh install

Governator · *Last edited by Governator; 02-12-2008 at 19:57.*

Anyone try these with Crysis yet? thanks.

Gov

3DMark06 - 19167(work in progress)

Super PI (1M) = 11.219s

NvidiaFreak · 02-12-2008, 20:08 | posts: 4,754 | Location: 〓ω〓 | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by Governator

Anyone try these with Crysis yet? thanks.

Gov

3DMark06 - 19167(work in progress)

Super PI (1M) = 11.219s

*Sign* Welcome to the forum, dont post your name after you fhinish your post since we can already see your name no need to add it when you fhinish your post really.

going to run more test now.

BlackZero · *Last edited by BlackZero; 02-12-2008 at 21:48.*

Quote:

Originally Posted by NvidiaFreak

*Sign* Welcome to the forum, dont post your name after you fhinish your post since we can already see your name no need to add it when you fhinish your post really.

going to run more test now.

Yeah me too I'll run some crysis tests and match them with the tests I did on the other thread.

edit: done some tests, System in my profile, in windows XP using very high tweaked custom cvar files (photoreal II)

DX9 1280x1024, AA=No AA, Vsync=Disabled, 32 bit test, FullScreen

All tests done using the same settings in the crysis benchmarking application (build 5879).

Map-island, Demo-benchmark_gpu
DX9 1280x1024, AA=No AA, Vsync=Disabled, 32 bit test, FullScreen
Demo Loops=3, Time Of Day= 9
Global Game Quality: High

Custom Cvars:
con_restricted=0
r_displayinfo=1

r_VSync=1
d3d9_TripleBuffering=1
r_ssao_quality=1
r_ssao_amount=1
r_SSAO_darkening=0.7
r_TerrainAO_FadeDist=1
r_HDRlevel=0.75
r_TexturesStreaming=0
r_ColorGradingDOF=0
r_ShadowJittering=1
r_ShadowBlur=0
e_gsm_lods_num=4
e_shadows_from_terrain_in_all_lods=0
r_UseEdgeAA=2
e_shadows_max_texture_size=768
e_view_dist_ratio=45
e_particles_lod=0.7
e_vegetation_min_size=1.5
e_view_dist_ratio_vegetation=50

q_ShaderShadow=1
r_EyeAdaptationBase=0.2

169.32 -XP x86

30/01/2008 15:58:44 - XP
================================================== ============
TimeDemo Play Started , (Total Frames: 2000, Recorded Time: 111.86s)
!TimeDemo Run 0 Finished.
Play Time: 53.28s, Average FPS: 37.54
Min FPS: 29.33 at frame 155, Max FPS: 45.80 at frame 988
Average Tri/Sec: -37066072, Tri/Frame: -987473
Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -0.93
!TimeDemo Run 1 Finished.
Play Time: 50.76s, Average FPS: 39.40
Min FPS: 29.33 at frame 155, Max FPS: 46.25 at frame 96
Average Tri/Sec: -38205048, Tri/Frame: -969691
Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -0.95
!TimeDemo Run 2 Finished.
Play Time: 50.75s, Average FPS: 39.41
Min FPS: 29.33 at frame 155, Max FPS: 47.50 at frame 82
Average Tri/Sec: -38239096, Tri/Frame: -970239
Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -0.94
TimeDemo Play Ended, (3 Runs Performed)
================================================== ============

Completed All Tests

<><><><><><><><><><><><><>>--SUMMARY--<<><><><><><><><><><><><><>

30/01/2008 15:58:44 - XP

Run #1- DX9 1280x1024 AA=No AA, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Overall Average FPS: 39.405

171.16 -XP x86

30/01/2008 16:28:33 - XP
================================================== ============
TimeDemo Play Started , (Total Frames: 2000, Recorded Time: 111.86s)
!TimeDemo Run 0 Finished.
Play Time: 52.22s, Average FPS: 38.30
Min FPS: 29.72 at frame 155, Max FPS: 46.95 at frame 1769
Average Tri/Sec: -37774436, Tri/Frame: -986345
Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -0.93
!TimeDemo Run 1 Finished.
Play Time: 49.71s, Average FPS: 40.23
Min FPS: 29.72 at frame 155, Max FPS: 46.95 at frame 1769
Average Tri/Sec: -39026092, Tri/Frame: -970082
Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -0.94
!TimeDemo Run 2 Finished.
Play Time: 49.71s, Average FPS: 40.23
Min FPS: 29.72 at frame 155, Max FPS: 47.88 at frame 90
Average Tri/Sec: -39017476, Tri/Frame: -969815
Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -0.95
TimeDemo Play Ended, (3 Runs Performed)
================================================== ============

Completed All Tests

<><><><><><><><><><><><><>>--SUMMARY--<<><><><><><><><><><><><><>

30/01/2008 16:28:33 - XP

Run #1- DX9 1280x1024 AA=No AA, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Overall Average FPS: 40.23

171.23 -XP x86

13/02/2008 05:34:17 - XP
================================================== ============
TimeDemo Play Started , (Total Frames: 2000, Recorded Time: 111.86s)
!TimeDemo Run 0 Finished.
Play Time: 52.11s, Average FPS: 38.38
Min FPS: 29.40 at frame 156, Max FPS: 47.06 at frame 1772
Average Tri/Sec: -37863812, Tri/Frame: -986535
Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -0.93
!TimeDemo Run 1 Finished.
Play Time: 49.58s, Average FPS: 40.34
Min FPS: 29.40 at frame 156, Max FPS: 47.15 at frame 1764
Average Tri/Sec: -39148072, Tri/Frame: -970438
Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -0.94
!TimeDemo Run 2 Finished.
Play Time: 49.59s, Average FPS: 40.33
Min FPS: 29.40 at frame 156, Max FPS: 47.56 at frame 1009
Average Tri/Sec: -39107224, Tri/Frame: -969673
Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -0.95
TimeDemo Play Ended, (3 Runs Performed)
================================================== ============

Completed All Tests

<><><><><><><><><><><><><>>--SUMMARY--<<><><><><><><><><><><><><>

13/02/2008 05:34:17 - XP

Run #1- DX9 1280x1024 AA=No AA, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Overall Average FPS: 40.335

Governator · *Last edited by Governator; 02-12-2008 at 20:31.*

Quote:

Originally Posted by NvidiaFreak

*Sign* Welcome to the forum, dont post your name after you fhinish your post since we can already see your name no need to add it when you fhinish your post really.

going to run more test now.

Hi there, sorry it's just a force of habit really from other forums. Tell you what, I'll stop posting my name when you find your spell/grammar checker, deal?

Tenma · 02-12-2008, 21:03 | posts: 30 | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by Governator

Hi there, sorry it's just a force of habit really from other forums. Tell you what, I'll stop posting my name when you find your spell/grammar checker, deal?

Ahaaaaaaaaaaa, good one, good one. Welcome to the forums

Classic Satch · 02-12-2008, 21:44 | posts: 4,780 | Location: Alaska | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by Governator

Hi there, sorry it's just a force of habit really from other forums. Tell you what, I'll stop posting my name when you find your spell/grammar checker, deal?

I really can't best that comeback. Good one.

NvidiaFreak · *Last edited by NvidiaFreak; 02-12-2008 at 22:26.*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Governator

Hi there, sorry it's just a force of habit really from other forums. Tell you what, I'll stop posting my name when you find your spell/grammar checker, deal?

Last time i check, i dont get paid to use grammar checking on the internet and if i was getting paid then i start using right grammar. and also really what the point of putting your name at the end, its the most stupid thing i ever see on the internet. this is a forum not a letter to put your signature in.

Moving on...............

CS Source 1680x1050 with no aa
169.38 XP 32bit
210fps

171.23 XP 32bit
212fps

Gears of war 1680x1050 with 8x csaa
169.38 XP 32bit
34fps

171.23 XP 32bit
40fps

Tenma · 02-13-2008, 01:21 | posts: 30 | User is Offline

What a weak response. Just because you don't get paid doesn't mean you don't need to practice the right thing.

Anyway, the 171 drivers perform much better on my system (WinXP 32-bit) than the 160's do. Recommended at least trying this or any other 171 driver.

Good luck

NvidiaFreak · 02-13-2008, 02:08 | posts: 4,754 | Location: 〓ω〓 | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenma

What a weak response. Just because you don't get paid doesn't mean you don't need to practice the right thing.

Anyway, the 171 drivers perform much better on my system (WinXP 32-bit) than the 160's do. Recommended at least trying this or any other 171 driver.

Good luck

1. Why practice using grammar online when 99.9% of people on the internet dont even use it. if i want to use grammar i go to college or go to law school.

2. 173 drivers are the best say my friend. with the new things Nvidia add in the 173 drivers make that driver worth downloading. Ati need to do this also and stop making 80mb drivers with 5 processes in the backround and crappy uninstalling, this is why i dont like Ati because of that.

drouge · 02-13-2008, 07:29 | posts: 351 | Location: on the edge | User is Offline

you can install 173's on 32bit xp?

dshramek

Quote:

Originally Posted by Governator

Hi there, sorry it's just a force of habit really from other forums. Tell you what, I'll stop posting my name when you find your spell/grammar checker, deal?

AHHHH hahahahaha...PWNED!!!!.
QFT!!!!!!

Nvidiafreak...don't backseat moderate...
...lol...so awesome^^^

Pey · 02-13-2008, 09:11 | posts: 174 | Location: Argentina | User is Online

Quote:

Originally Posted by NvidiaFreak

Last time i check, i dont get paid to use grammar checking on the internet and if i was getting paid then i start using right grammar. and also really what the point of putting your name at the end, its the most stupid thing i ever see on the internet. this is a forum not a letter to put your signature in.

Moving on...............

CS Source 1680x1050 with no aa
169.38 XP 32bit
210fps

171.23 XP 32bit
212fps

Gears of war 1680x1050 with 8x csaa
169.38 XP 32bit
34fps

171.23 XP 32bit
40fps

If that´s true, im installing 171.23 right now :p

The fans thingy is fixed? cause i like having them at 100% without user rivaturner :p

THEBIG360 · 02-13-2008, 09:13 | posts: 1,010 | Location: Bradford/England | User is Offline

Hi guys any loud fan noise with these. Or is it all under control.

zansiball · 02-13-2008, 10:19 | posts: 36 | User is Offline

i tryed to install theres drivers on my 7950 card but it said my hardware was not supported. do you have to edit the inf file or is it really true that these drivers doesnt support my card?

Necronaught · *Last edited by Necronaught; 02-13-2008 at 10:44.*

Great performance and stability. Updated from 163.44 very nice.

Alcom · 02-13-2008, 10:52 | posts: 415 | Location: Canada | User is Offline

I've tested these thoroughly with Unreal Tournament 3, and I'm averaging about 64fps. I have a chart comparing this to 171.17 and older drivers on my Website (no registration required):
http://www.alcomsplace.com

Forceware 171.23 Beta: 64.17fps avg over 9 runs with UT3 Benchmark Tool

Tenma · 02-13-2008, 12:12 | posts: 30 | User is Offline

Nvidia Freak...

173's don't work on Windows XP (right now anyway), hence why I didn't mention them. But -personally- right now, the 171's are superior for Windows XP.

Grahf · *Last edited by Grahf; 02-13-2008 at 12:55.*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protocol_48

So far so good, but ever since the 169 series to get aa+hdr to work without crashing in oblivion I have to make a duplicate profile using nhancer and then use the 'oblivion hdr+aa' aa compatibility mode as it doesn't allow changing of preset profiles otherwise.

YOU JUST SOLVED MY OBLIVION CRASHING PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

All this time, I racked my brain trying to figure out what was causing Oblivion to crash... I thought it couldn't be the drivers because it happened in all the drivers that I tried (I didn't stop and realize that they were all 1.69). I thought it was my video card, so I downclocked it and even reflashed it to new bios; I even downclocked my FSB....

I couldn't figure it out and now you just gave me the answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are a wonderful human being.

THANK YOU

deathvirus · 02-13-2008, 13:38 | posts: 4,406 | Location: Kolkata, India | User is Offline

just tried this and it seems pretty good .. not much of an increase from 171.16 , but after a long time i did notice "better colors" with this driver ...

THEBIG360 · 02-13-2008, 13:41 | posts: 1,010 | Location: Bradford/England | User is Offline

These drivers are ace .The control panel is sweet and profiles working, lets just hope this is a sign of things to come with 171.... drivers.

Alcom · 02-13-2008, 13:59 | posts: 415 | Location: Canada | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by zansiball

i tryed to install theres drivers on my 7950 card but it said my hardware was not supported. do you have to edit the inf file or is it really true that these drivers doesnt support my card?

No, just edit the inf file. It worked VERY well on my 7950GT.