New AMD 12.1a Drivers out

[OLDPHART]

New AMD drivers out http://www.guru3d.com/

 

[Final8y]

Or here.
http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/Catalyst121apreviewdriver.aspx

Additional changes for upcoming update of Rage

Resolves some new texture corruption issues introduced by the latest version of the game
Improved performance ~5%
Smoother game play and reduces multicore sync points
Fixed mapbuffer failures when switching maps on 32-bit systems.
Fixed a game crash when switching maps back and forth on 32 and 64bit systems

And CAP http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/crossfirex-app-profiles.aspx

Also a new Catalyst profile CAP was released (11.12 CAP2) which has the following updates:

Modified Battlefield3 Profile
Modified Saints Row 3
ProfileAdded Prototype 2 Profile
Added Project C.A.R.S Profile
Added Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Profile
Added Might and Magic Heroes VI Profile

 

[chief barker]

And CAP http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/crossfirex-app-profiles.aspx

That link is for the old caps?

Edit sorry .......its a newer one.

 

[wedgie]

Wrong, that's as of today the latest CAP release (11.12 CAP2).

Anyone tried either of these with Saints Row 3? That's all I'm really waiting on at the moment.

 

[NutterzUK]

I always install the latest CCC and drivers, but how do I know if i'm using the latest CAP?

Thanks,

 

[Minstadave]

Is CAP for multi card setups only?

 

[Final8y]

Is CAP for multi card setups only?

No.

 

[Minstadave]

No.

Cool will update mine then

 

[Final8y]

ATI Technologies Official Catalyst Application Profiles FAQ!

Is this for Eyefinity or CrossfireX only? I'm a regular joe with a single card and display.

Single card, Multiple card, single display, multiple display, mobility - as long as your product is supported by the main catalyst driver, the application profile update applies. Do eeet! Do eeet nauuughh!

So what's the application profile doohickey thinger?

It's a method for AMD to deliver driver updates and fixes for games faster. Read more about the Catalyst Driver architecture changes here!

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33961798

 

[Geckovich]

As I always assumed the CAPs were for multi card configs I've never bothered with them. Are the updates cumulative or do I need to install all previous versions too?

 

[Final8y]

Cumulative.

Are new profiles cumulative and inclusive (newer profiles contain all the fixes from prior profiles) or are older profile 'fixes' included with each driver new release?

Yes. You only need the most current CAP. Fixes are moved into the next driver releases, too.

 

[LtMatt]

Or here.
http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/Catalyst121apreviewdriver.aspx



And CAP http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/crossfirex-app-profiles.aspx

Thanks.

 

[elrasho]

How are you guys finding the new drives and CAP? Any better performance for Crossfire in Battlefield 3?

 

[LtMatt]

How are you guys finding the new drives and CAP?

Very good. Noticeable speed improvements in bf3 for me. Rock solid stable as always with ati's drivers for me.

 

[elrasho]

Very good. Noticeable speed improvements in bf3 for me. Rock solid stable as always with ati's drivers for me.

Cool will give them a go tonight.

 

[BaDBoY_uK]

Drivers reduce stuttering of CF within BF3

 

[RobK]

Anyone tried these with an Alienware M18x? The 11.11 drivers all caused a BSOD on mine.

 

[djay]

Drivers reduce stuttering of CF within BF3

Really? Sweet, may put my other 5870 back in and try again then.

 

[Steves1982]

Anyone else not able to open the CCC after installing these? I click on the CCC in the start menu, the wait icon shows and then nothing.

Had issues with the preview version too and had to go back a version.

 

[tommybhoy]

Have you used Driver Cleaner at all maximusmi2?