bruce48
join:2001-05-07
Saugerties, NY | New NVIDIA WHQL Reference Drivers--196.75 The NVIDIA Driver Downloads Page now features new version 196.75 WHQL-certified drivers for NVIDIA accelerators.
The new drivers offer performance improvements, add support for next-generation ION, add support for GeForce GT 320, GeForce GT 330, and GeForce GT 340, upgrades the PhysX system software to version 9.10.0129, and upgrades their HD audio driver to version 1.0.9.1 for supported GPUs.
»www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us |
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 The FlashYou don't win friends with saladPremium
join:2002-10-17
Toronto, ON
kudos:1 | gave me flickering issues for my media player and SC2. |
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I do not recommend updating to these drivers.
There have been many, many reports of them causing Fan Failure on the Video Cards. Obviously the fan not running makes these already hot cards...even hotter, and many Nvidia card owners are saying its fried their GPU's
I am work at the moment, and can't access very many forums or what not, but its worth to look into!! |
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bruce48
join:2001-05-07
Saugerties, NY | reply to bruce48
The version 196.75 drivers have faulty fan control software.
More information can be found on threads such as these:
»forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=161525
»forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=161503 |
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 CabalPremium
join:2007-01-21
Austin, TX
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| Something a little more concerning to me than a bug that worked its way into a driver:
These drivers were WHQL certified.
According to Microsoft: quote:
The Windows logo signifies the compatibility and reliability of systems and devices with Windows operating system. It gives customers confidence that your product is thoroughly tested with Microsoft-provided tools and ensures a good user experience.
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 DKSDamn Kidney StonesPremium,ExMod 2002
join:2001-03-22
Owen Sound, ON
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Definately downgrade.
»blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=7551
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Here’s the official statement from NVIDIA:
We are aware that some customers have reported fan speed issues with the latest 196.75 WHQL drivers on NVIDIA.com. Until we can verify and root cause this issue, we recommend that customers stay with, or return to 196.21 WHQL drivers. Release 196.75 drivers have been temporarily removed from our Web site in the meantime.
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 John_WPremium
join:2000-04-25
Worcester, MA | Glad I poked my head into this thread. It really explains a lot.
I noticed while playing BC2, my gpu temps were way higher than they were prior to installing the new drivers. 95c vs 80c.
I was this close to ordering a new heatsink and fan. Guess the fan isn't the issue.
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