8800GTS Drivers

[toosepin]

Hey,

Basically I built my new rig last week and I used the standard drivers that came with my GPU.

I overclocked my CPU to 3Ghz and all is dandy. However I did 3DMark06 and I can't help but feel my score was a little low. I got just over 10,000marks but looking at similar results for similar specs I feel I should be getting about 12,000marks.

I've just had a quick look at the driver CD that came with the GPU and it tells me its is version 6.3 but the latest download from the nvidia site is

169.21_forceware_winxp_32bit_international_whql.exe

Would I be best installing the above or just keeping what I've got and optimising my CPU etc?

Thanks

Spec is:

E2180 @ 3Ghz (will push more when I've got better cooling)
BFG 8800GTS 512
Abit IP35 Pro
Corsair HX520
2GB Crucial Ballistix PC5300
Thermalright Extreme

 

[thecremeegg]

Definaaately download the latest drivers

 

[toosepin]

Okedoke,

My plan is to uninstall from device manager then boot into safe mode and run Driver Cleaner Pro then reboot and install new drivers. Does this sound about right?

 

[LoadsaMoney]

Okedoke,

My plan is to uninstall from device manager then boot into safe mode and run Driver Cleaner Pro then reboot and install new drivers. Does this sound about right?

Yes.