GPU for Vista x64?

londonbairn · 31 Jul 2007 at 10:13

I was going to get a HD 2900 XT on launch but I held out until I upgraded fully. Now that I have, I kind of want to change the X800XL i have.

I am not really much of a gamer, but I would probably game more with a decent GPU. I want a card that flies in HD and looks gorgeous in 2D.

I am inclined to the HD 2900 XT (can get one for around £200). As far as I can see, it seems to be doing quite well with current drivers.

I don't want any higher than £200 as it is a waste of money for me.

LCD is a Formac 20.1" (1600x1200) and I also use a R74 32" (1360x768)

Do I go HD 2900 XT?

DanF · 31 Jul 2007 at 10:40

Interesting question, I'm in a similar boat.

How are the nvidia drivers for Vista 64bit?

Olly · 31 Jul 2007 at 11:07

i have a 8800gtx in vista and its fine. no fan control in the drivers though.

Nvidia have just released some new ones (26/07) but I havent got round to installing them yet

londonbairn · 31 Jul 2007 at 11:35

Don't want to pay the extra for a GTX, I don't plan to game much to make it worthwhile.

Seems like it may be the HD2900xT for me

Tute · 31 Jul 2007 at 16:29

HD2900XT, the drivers are excellent - running mine with Vista x64 and i'm getting excellent performance and stability - and it's now faster than the 8800GTS.

MystaEB · 31 Jul 2007 at 16:36

nVidia Vista x64 drivers work great for me.

Tute · 31 Jul 2007 at 16:50

MystaEB said:
nVidia Vista x64 drivers work great for me.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9708741&postcount=21

MystaEB · 31 Jul 2007 at 17:06

Tute said:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9708741&postcount=21

Tute · 31 Jul 2007 at 17:07

I thought i'd post a link to the post rather than retype it all.

DanF · 31 Jul 2007 at 17:31

Yikes didn't realise they where that evil. I guess 2900xt next then.

KNiVES · 31 Jul 2007 at 17:35

For every bad 8800GTX driver I can post 10 bad 2900XT ones. Just go for the 8800s they have already proven themselves have they not? The 2900s are still trying to stand on two legs.

Tute · 31 Jul 2007 at 19:34

KNiVES said:
For every bad 8800GTX driver I can post 10 bad 2900XT ones. Just go for the 8800s they have already proven themselves have they not? The 2900s are still trying to stand on two legs.

Please don't post lies.

truebluecfc · 31 Jul 2007 at 19:39

2900xt is probably your best choice tbh, hf.

Margaret · 31 Jul 2007 at 20:15

Nothing wrong with nVidia drivers for me, 163.11 for the win.

Carling · 31 Jul 2007 at 20:21

Another happy 8800 owner here using vista64, no problems whatsoever.

Tute · 31 Jul 2007 at 21:34

That's all well and good, but it doesn't instill confidence when different drivers work in different ways for different people! Aren't they all the same cards? :confused:

I mean lets say the OP gets an 8800GTS - he will get the slower card anyway, and what drivers would work best for him? It's anyone's guess! :rolleyes:

Just pop the 7.7's on with a 2900XT and enjoy the performance. :cool:

Margaret · 31 Jul 2007 at 21:58

Tute said:
That's all well and good, but it doesn't instill confidence when different drivers work in different ways for different people! Aren't they all the same cards?

Maybe not everyone is trying the same drivers with the same games?

Tute · 31 Jul 2007 at 22:08

Jihad said:
Maybe not everyone is trying the same drivers with the same games?

Huh?

Why would that matter? Point is, it seems nVidia drivers are almost fussy about what else you have in your system - it's the only reasonable explanation.

And either way, ATi drivers don't do this. :confused:

londonbairn · 1 Aug 2007 at 07:24

I've heard that 4gb + 8800 + Vista 64 + Soundblasters dont mix well...is this true? I have seen a lot of posts around with this combo causing problems.

Margaret · 1 Aug 2007 at 07:51

Tute said:
Huh?

Why would that matter?

Because if people are trying different drivers to others then the performance might change drastically between users? :confused: