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GeForce Release 181.20 WHQL

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ionicsachin
ionicsachin Original post #1
Jan 8, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Latest GeForce Forceware Releases

*www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us
This is a WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, and 200-series desktop GPUs.

Exciting New Features:

* Added support for GeForce GTX 295 and GeForce GTX 285
* Enables NVIDIA SLI technology on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards with all SLI-certified GPUs.
* Enables NVIDIA SLI Multi-monitor support, giving you the ability to use two monitors with your GeForce graphics cards in SLI mode. Now you can easily switch between multi-monitor desktop mode and full screen 3D gaming mode. Learn more here.
* Enables NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. (Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory. This driver package automatically installs PhysX System Software version 8.10.13).
* Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now!
* Added support for the new NVIDIA CUDA Video Encoder with H.264 optimization

Blazing Fast Performance:

* Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 180 drivers vs. Release 178 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
o Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed
o Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock
o Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
o Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead
o Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4
o Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2
o Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID
o Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies
o Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict

And More:

* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way and Quad SLI technology.
* Supports CUDA.
* 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 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.

Also unlike previous drivers....it supports older cards also
GeForce GTX 295
GeForce GTX 285
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 GS
GeForce 9300 GE
GeForce 9300
GeForce 9200
GeForce 8800 Ultra
GeForce 8800 GTX
GeForce 8800 GTS 512
GeForce 8800 GTS
GeForce 8800 GT
GeForce 8800 GS
GeForce 8600 GTS
GeForce 8600 GT
GeForce 8600 GS
GeForce 8500 GT
GeForce 8400 SE
GeForce 8400 GS
GeForce 8400
GeForce 8300 GS
GeForce 8300
GeForce 8200
GeForce 8100 / nForce 720a
GeForce 7950 GX2
GeForce 7950 GT
GeForce 7900 GTX
GeForce 7900 GT/GTO
GeForce 7900 GS
GeForce 7800 SLI
GeForce 7800 GTX
GeForce 7800 GT
GeForce 7800 GS
GeForce 7650 GS
GeForce 7600 GT
GeForce 7600 GS
GeForce 7600 LE
GeForce 7500 LE
GeForce 7350 LE
GeForce 7300 SE
GeForce 7300 LE
GeForce 7300 GT
GeForce 7300 GS
GeForce 7200 GS
GeForce 7100 GS
GeForce 7150 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 620i
GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i
GeForce 7050 PV / NVIDIA nForce 630a
GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a
GeForce 6800 XT
GeForce 6800 XE
GeForce 6800 Ultra
GeForce 6800 Series GPU
GeForce 6800 LE
GeForce 6800 GT
GeForce 6800 GS/XT
GeForce 6800 GS
GeForce 6800
GeForce 6700 XL
GeForce 6610 XL
GeForce 6600 VE
GeForce 6600 LE
GeForce 6600 GT
GeForce 6600
GeForce 6500
GeForce 6250
GeForce 6200SE TurboCache™
GeForce 6200 TurboCache™
GeForce 6200 LE
GeForce 6200 A-LE
GeForce 6200
GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
GeForce 6150 LE
GeForce 6150
GeForce 6100 nForce 420
GeForce 6100 nForce 405
GeForce 6100 nForce 400
GeForce 6100
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paroh #2
Jan 9, 2009 at 11:01 AM
just downloading
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sankha #3
Jan 9, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Thank you ionicsachin for giving such a link for downloading the driver. Is there any recommendations for such drivers?








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ionicsachin
ionicsachin #4
Jan 9, 2009 at 2:12 PM
recommendations???? they are official WHQL
ajaybc
ajaybc #5
Jan 11, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Thank you for the information
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upendra_gp #7
Jan 12, 2009 at 8:53 PM
any improvement in gta 4?
topgear
topgear #8
Jan 12, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Hey good news. Thnks for sharing
comp@ddict
comp@ddict #9
Jan 12, 2009 at 10:19 PM
So,finally improvement in my 6200TC eh!
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #10
Jan 19, 2009 at 1:37 PM
181.22 beta released.....at the same link
*www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us
zyberboy
zyberboy #11
Jan 19, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Thanks,time to update...
comp@ddict
comp@ddict #14
Jan 19, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Also, 185.20 beta has been released

*www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&q=185.20+beta+download&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #15
Jan 19, 2009 at 10:21 PM
^Thanks a lot comp@ddict :)
x3060
x3060 #16
Jan 20, 2009 at 7:33 AM
heard that it causes trouble in 7600gt in nvidia forums...so did not download and install...am still with 178.24

ok...i just bought 4670 :)...enough with nvidia for now.
x3060
x3060 #18
Jan 21, 2009 at 11:11 AM
well the worst was really crappy graphics in gta iv...lots of half cut frames and all...was unplayable literally .....lets see how 4670 handles it.
freshseasons
freshseasons #19
Jan 21, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Wow you made my day !
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ratedrsuperstar #20
Jan 21, 2009 at 10:03 PM
i've got a problem with this release i get a white or blue rectangle in the bottom right corner of my screen although it seems all operations go on well i can't see anything.
Cool G5
Cool G5 #21
Jan 21, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Already updated :D
x3060
x3060 #22
Jan 22, 2009 at 10:20 AM
ok. with 4670 i can play gta with medium settings finally :)
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #23
Jan 22, 2009 at 12:25 PM
with 9600GT i m playing forced high settings at 20+ fps
x3060
x3060 #24
Jan 23, 2009 at 11:25 AM
i never had the money to buy 9600gt :(
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #25
Jan 23, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Friends, Forceware 180.22 WHQL released, out of beta now
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #26
Feb 12, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Forceware 182.05 released
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mrbgupta #27
Feb 12, 2009 at 12:50 AM
D/L Link?
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #28
Feb 12, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Same one
*www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #29
Feb 18, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Forceware 182.06 final released
topgear
topgear #30
Feb 19, 2009 at 7:06 AM
List of improvements in 182.06 Final :

Recommended for the best experience in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.

Boosts performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 182.06 WHQL drivers vs. Release 181.22 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
Up to 8% performance increase in Fallout 3 at high resolution and AA.
Up to 10% performance increase in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
Up to 9% performance increase in Half-Life 2 at high resolution with AA.
Up to 11% performance increase in Left 4 Dead at high resolution with AA.
Up to 10% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID at high resolution and AA
Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0 on GeForce 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs.
Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0203.
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #32
Mar 5, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Forceware 182.08 released
comp@ddict
comp@ddict #33
Mar 5, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Aren't they going too fast on their releases nowadays?
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #34
Mar 5, 2009 at 9:43 PM
yeah....and the figure difference is lesser too..
comp@ddict
comp@ddict #35
Mar 5, 2009 at 9:48 PM
LOLz yes. Some new denominations have been added recently.
topgear
topgear #36
Mar 6, 2009 at 6:00 AM
The thread name should be

Latest GeForce Release
or
Latest Version of GeForce Released

:p
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #37
Mar 6, 2009 at 1:26 PM
How to rename???
comp@ddict
comp@ddict #38
Mar 6, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Edit the first post and change the title there^^^
ionicsachin
ionicsachin #39
Apr 4, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Forceware 182.50 released...

even better news...

Forceware 185.66 beta
New in Release 185.66:

* Adds support for the new GeForce GTX 275 GPU.
* Adds support for Ambient Occlusion – the newest NVIDIA Control Panel feature to offer enhanced 3D gaming realism exclusively to GeForce GPUs.
* Adds support for CUDA 2.2 for improved performance in GPU Computing applications. See www.nvidia.com/cuda for more details.
* Accelerates performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 185 drivers vs. Release 182 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 11% performance increase in Call of Duty: World at War
o Up to 5% performance increase Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
o Up to 22% performance increase Crysis: Warhead with antialiasing enabled
o Up to 11% performance increase in Fallout 3 with antialiasing enabled
o Up to 14% performance increase in Far Cry 2
o Up to 45% performance increase in Mirror’s Edge with antialiasing enabled
* Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #3. Download these FREE PhysX and CUDA applications now!
* Numerous bug fixes. Refer to the release documentation notes.
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paroh #40
Apr 4, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Fianl version released 182.50:
This is a WHQL-Certified driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, and 200-series desktop GPUs.

New in Release 182.50:

* Optimized single GPU and SLI support for upcoming PC games.
* Numerous bug fixes. Refer to the release documentation notes.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

New in Release 182 Drivers:

* Boosts performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 182 WHQL drivers vs. Release 181.22 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 8% performance increase in Fallout 3 at high resolution and AA.
o Up to 10% performance increase in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
o Up to 9% performance increase in Half-Life 2 at high resolution with AA.
o Up to 11% performance increase in Left 4 Dead at high resolution with AA.
o Up to 10% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID at high resolution and AA.
* Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0 on GeForce 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs.
* Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0203.

Existing Support:

* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology* on DirectX 9 and OpenGL including SLI support on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards.
* Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
* Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now!
* Supports CUDA.
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.

*Note: The following SLI features are only supported on Windows Vista: Quad SLI technology using GeForce 9800 GX2 or GeForce GTX 295, 3-way SLI technology, Hybrid SLI, and SLI multi-monitor support.
expertno.1
expertno.1 #41
Apr 4, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Thats a great news . Now thats what i call graphics mania .