Forceware 163.75 WHQL (November 6, 2007)

kmufc77 · 6 Nov 2007 at 19:42

just seen this on guru3d dont think its been posted here yet.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_163.75.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp64_163.75.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_163.75.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_163.75.html

Beta driver for GeForce 6, 7, and 8 series GPUs including GeForce 8800 GT.

Recommended driver for Crysis single player game demo and TimeShift.
Several game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issue

http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/163.75/163.75_WinXP_ForceWare_Release_Notes.pdf
http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/163.75/163.75_WinVista_Forceware_Release_Notes.pdf

Born_2_Kill_83 · 6 Nov 2007 at 19:43

Thanks downloading now, wonder if this will give any more FPS in crysis?

WarBird · 6 Nov 2007 at 20:05

anyone tried them yet?

Dru · 6 Nov 2007 at 20:19

Hmm, not sure whether to install these or not. The version number suggests they're older than the 169.04's which gave me a nice perf. boost in crysis.

Darkwave · 6 Nov 2007 at 20:29

Dru said:
The version number suggests they're older than the 169.04's which gave me a nice perf. boost in crysis.

That's not always the case, Nvidia go back a few versions sometimes when the beta drivers have issues.

In fact I was just going to ask if anyone knew for sure as I like the 169.04 ones.

Thanks for the heads-up kmufc77, especially since you posted links to all those operating system versions. Drives me barmy when people only post Vista or XP ones, or only 32/64-bit ones and nothing else.

kmufc77 · 6 Nov 2007 at 20:36

Ulfhedjinn said:
That's not always the case, Nvidia go back a few versions sometimes when the beta drivers have issues.

In fact I was just going to ask if anyone knew for sure as I like the 169.04 ones.

Thanks for the heads-up kmufc77, especially since you posted links to all those operating system versions. Drives me barmy when people only post Vista or XP ones, or only 32/64-bit ones and nothing else.

glad to help

Born_2_Kill_83 · 6 Nov 2007 at 20:44

Any-one else unable to open these due to content error?

LoadsaMoney · 6 Nov 2007 at 21:44

Knew there was some new drivers coming, thanks for the heads up.

A heads up, these don't support the 8800 GT, and are 24 days earlier than the 169.04's.

so i don't know where you got this from :-

kmufc77 said:
Beta driver for GeForce 6, 7, and 8 series GPUs including GeForce 8800 GT.

Recommended driver for Crysis single player game demo and TimeShift.
Several game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issue

As they aint Beta, and that aint anywhere on these. :confused:

These say :-

# WHQL certified driver for GeForce FX, 6, 7, and 8 series GPUs.
# Added support for the following Motherboard GPUs:

* 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

# Improved compatibility and performance for NVIDIA SLI™ technology on DirectX 9, and OpenGL applications.
# Game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.

Also the Vista 64 set is apparently screwed, they don't work.

Black Dragon · 6 Nov 2007 at 22:20

LoadsaMoney said:
Also the Vista 64 set is apparently screwed, they don't work.

Anyone know if this is founded? Was about to download them, but if this is true then kinda pointless :/

LoadsaMoney · 6 Nov 2007 at 22:21

They are saying over at Guru that the vista 64 set are corrupt.

EternalMovement · 6 Nov 2007 at 22:27

I think its just the English version of the driver which is corrupt as the international version of it unpacks fine.

It does not work with the 8800 GT apparently from posts on various forums.

Kanifee · 6 Nov 2007 at 22:28

Ill stick to the 169.04's as they seem to be doing an excellent job at the moment, and i know they support the GT'S

Thanls for the heads up though its nice to keep informed.

LoadsaMoney · 6 Nov 2007 at 22:28

Ahh that blurb about Timeshift, Crysis, and working with the GT is from the 169.04's, i think Nvidia have ballsed up somewhere.

Black Dragon · 6 Nov 2007 at 22:29

LoadsaMoney said:
They are saying over at Guru that the vista 64 set are corrupt.

Thanks, just read through the Guru thread and stuck them in the recycle bin. I'll give the international ones a go Lunix, cheers.

kmufc77 · 6 Nov 2007 at 22:30

LoadsaMoney said:
Knew there was some new drivers coming, thanks for the heads up.

A heads up, these don't support the 8800 GT, and are 24 days earlier than the 169.04's.

so i don't know where you got this from :-

As they aint Beta, and that aint anywhere on these.

These say :-

# WHQL certified driver for GeForce FX, 6, 7, and 8 series GPUs.
# Added support for the following Motherboard GPUs:

* 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

# Improved compatibility and performance for NVIDIA SLI™ technology on DirectX 9, and OpenGL applications.
# Game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.

Also the Vista 64 set is apparently screwed, they don't work.

my mistake sorry all, i copied and pasted the orginal post from guru 3d so i should have read that they said beta when they are WHQL

vwgolfman · 7 Nov 2007 at 00:16

163.75?

nVidia still don't support 6800GT's in SLI for Vista.
When on Earth will they?
Useless gits.

Margaret · 7 Nov 2007 at 00:20

Using a config to run Very High and what not on XP, anyway it actually runs great now, easily pulling 20+fps and rarely dropping to 18ish in crowded areas, a huge increase.

(On Crysis) at 1680x1050 stock GTX.

As far as I know everything is set to Very High on this config: http://www.fileplanet.com/181939/180000/fileinfo/Crysis-DX9-Very-High-Modification

This Very High config runs better than what it did before and also it runs better than what selecting High in-game did too. (This is with the 169.04 or whatever)

I noticed that going from 1680x1050 to 1280x720 gave me no extra FPS or it was very minimal at best, can't wait for the retail game I have a feeling it's gonna run much better.

Chronictank · 7 Nov 2007 at 01:00

Blue screened when running stage 6 for about a hr on the new vista 64 ones :S

gizmoy2k · 7 Nov 2007 at 01:20

Well these are a massive improvement over the newer 04s, spent last 2 hrs testing

Crysis, COH and Bioshock all crashed in SLI-DX10 with the 04s

Now
Crysis x64 GFX bench avg 21fps...flawless
COH DX10 all maxxed-ultra 4xAA 29fps avg
World in conflict maxxed 28fps avg

Bioshock crashes ironically at TWIMTBP video on startup

Edit:- Found a tweak to disable startup vids, Runs like a dream in DX10 Maxxed!

These are the best drivers released for me to date

Margaret · 7 Nov 2007 at 01:37

ignore