The AMD Driver Thread

[beany_bot]

Bit of generic statement here. I keep getting notifications to update my drivers. But the update is to a beta driver. I really don't think AMD should be forcing beta drivers on the general public. Yes beta drivers should be available for those that need them / search for them. But they shouldn't be pushed out with notifications as if they are a true finished driver. Bad stuff AMD.

 

[TheRealDeal]

Bit of generic statement here. I keep getting notifications to update my drivers. But the update is to a beta driver. I really don't think AMD should be forcing beta drivers on the general public. Yes beta drivers should be available for those that need them / search for them. But they shouldn't be pushed out with notifications as if they are a true finished driver. Bad stuff AMD.

The drivers are finished. They have not went to Microsoft for certification is all. I can't remember the last whql driver I used and just because they are whql means nothing really. You can turn notifications off in Crimson if you don't want the notification.

 

[Final8y]

Bit of generic statement here. I keep getting notifications to update my drivers. But the update is to a beta driver. I really don't think AMD should be forcing beta drivers on the general public. Yes beta drivers should be available for those that need them / search for them. But they shouldn't be pushed out with notifications as if they are a true finished driver. Bad stuff AMD.

It says optional and no one is being forced to install them and i disagree that users should have to keep searching for them.

 

[beany_bot]

It says optional and no one is being forced to install them and i disagree that users should have to keep searching for them.

Well my windows flashes up with a massive message from Gaming evolved saying "New AMD graphics driver available, update your system now"

Nowhere does it say optional. A user who didn't know much about PC's would install that. And it';s a beta driver. I have not opted into any beta program. I think that's wrong.

 

[beany_bot]

The drivers are finished. They have not went to Microsoft for certification is all. I can't remember the last whql driver I used and just because they are whql means nothing really. You can turn notifications off in Crimson if you don't want the notification.

I want notified when Complete drivers are released.

 

[nashathedog]

Important but off topic info

Just a heads up for everyone, From today the UBI30 promotional offer of a free game every month is the relatively new game 'The Crew'

I tried the demo a while back and this partially open world racer isn't bad and being free makes it a must get even if you don't plan on downloading today, Just get it tied to your account and it's there for life.

 

[TheRealDeal]

Important but off topic info

Just a heads up for everyone, From today the UBI30 promotional offer of a free game every month is the relatively new game 'The Crew'

I tried the demo a while back and this partially open world racer isn't bad and being free makes it a must get even if you don't plan on downloading today, Just get it tied to your account and it's there for life.

Thanks got that sorted. No harm in having it on the list.

 

[nashathedog]

Thanks got that sorted. No harm in having it on the list.

I get the feeling it 's probably going to be the best of the bunch but they might surprise us and give us another new-ish title so it'll be worth keeping an eye on the promotion until it ends.

 

[TheRealDeal]

I get the feeling it 's probably going to be the best of the bunch but they might surprise us and give us another new-ish title so it'll be worth keeping an eye on the promotion until it ends.

Yea will be doing that now that i know about it.

 

[Final8y]

Well my windows flashes up with a massive message from Gaming evolved saying "New AMD graphics driver available, update your system now"

Nowhere does it say optional. A user who didn't know much about PC's would install that. And it';s a beta driver. I have not opted into any beta program. I think that's wrong.

In crimson its says optional and just like installing the 3rd party Gaming evolved client is optional and users of the Gaming evolved client are more likely to be gamers thus want the optimization for new game releases and existing games as soon possible and not have to wait up to an additional 30 days for WHQL on top of however long it took to get the driver ready.

 

[almoststew1990]

Eugh, I thought AMD would have dealt with the dual screen glitchy mouse cursor issue, but it's alive and well in the 16.8.2

edit- hmm, I only have one screen connected!

 

[TheRealDeal]

Eugh, I thought AMD would have dealt with the dual screen glitchy mouse cursor issue, but it's alive and well in the 16.8.2

edit- hmm, I only have one screen connected!

Try out 16.9.1.

 

[JediFragger]

290 vs 1060;

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1772?vs=1771

290 vs 1070;

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1772?vs=1731

 

[TheRealDeal]

290 vs 1060;

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1772?vs=1771

290 vs 1070;

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1772?vs=1731

I take it this is meant for the 290 upgrade thread.

 

[Lokken86]

Looks like a mistake.

 

[TheRealDeal]

Looks like a mistake.

Yea think it was meant for the 290 upgrade thread.

 

[LoadsaMoney]

Looks like a mistake.

Yeah, 290s not that much slower

 

[TheRealDeal]

Yeah, 290s not that much slower

Lol it's not check out a review with up to date drivers.

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/gigabyte_radeon_rx_480_g1_gaming_review,1.html

1070 or go home pretty much.

 

[Bonjour]

Not bad for a card that cost what the 1060 currently costs about 2 years ago.

 

[JediFragger]

Yup, sorry guys I booboo'd