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**THE AMD DRIVERS THREAD**

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Might update then :D:D

Do I need to stay using driver sweeper whenever I update drivers? Or can I just download and install?

I always downloaded then installed, (without sweeping the old one out) but apparently sweeping out the old is better.

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Or I can just do this...

Before installing this driver, please ensure you have uninstalled the previous driver using the Add/Remove programs option in the Control Panel and also deleted the installation folder for the previous driver. This folder can be found at the following locations:

C:/AMD/support/14-4-win7-win8-win8.1-64-dd-ccc-whql
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C:/AMD/support/14-4-win7-win8-win8.1-32-dd-ccc-whq
 
The__Malteser said:
Might update then :D:D

Do I need to stay using driver sweeper whenever I update drivers? Or can I just download and install?

I always downloaded then installed, (without sweeping the old one out) but apparently sweeping out the old is better.
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Uninstall drivers normally, restart, install new drivers, restart. No need for sweepers.

If you're having problems and think a driver sweep might help, then the only one id recommend using is DDU. http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/

Uninstall drivers normally, run DDU restart in to safe mode, clean, delete C:AMD folder, restart, install new drivers, restart.
 
Footyslayer said:
Is there a reason there is no new beta available at this time?
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Don't need one as the 14.4's are solid.

LtMatt said:
Uninstall drivers normally, restart, install new drivers, restart. No need for sweepers.

If you're having problems and think a driver sweep might help, then the only one id recommend using is DDU. http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/

Uninstall drivers normally, run DDU restart in to safe mode, clean, delete C:AMD folder, restart, install new drivers, restart.
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Wtf???

The true lazy mans route is:

Launch DDU, hit the top button, sit back and relax, when the PC goes through restart cycle, have a nice stretch and let out a man growl until your back at the desktop where you can casually install the new driver.:D
 
AMD Catalyst 14.6 brings Eyefinity with mixed resolutions support

The new Catalyst 14.6 display driver brings performance improvements to some of the latest games. However, Catalyst 14.6 is much more, since it also brings much awaited multi-display technology update.
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You should expect 25-28% better performance in Watch Dogs with the new drivers. Catalyst 14.6 also has new CrossFire profiles specificly for WD. AMD claims it will provide up to 99% scaling to Watch Dogs.
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AMD Catalyst 14.6 will be available starting from tomorrow.
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http://videocardz.com/50583/amd-catalyst-14-6-brings-eyefinity-mixed-resolutions-support
 
tommybhoy said:
Wtf???

The true lazy mans route is:

Launch DDU, hit the top button, sit back and relax, when the PC goes through restart cycle, have a nice stretch and let out a man growl until your back at the desktop where you can casually install the new driver.:D
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I've had driver install errors after doing this on previous versions of DDU. Only way to get around that was a fresh install of windows, so now i play it safe just incase.
 
Neil79 said:
Looks almost like they are still screwing over 7xxx owners :mad:
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shankly1985 said:
Maybe they have done everything they can with 7000 series?
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Thrust4Money said:
They did say that there would be 7xxx series performance improvements like two drivers ago, if they have no intention of doing it why say so?
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I can field this one.

The 7xxx/2xx owners have had their BF4 Mantle optimizations implemented. Any further improvements for those cards must come from EA/Dice. Look at Thief and Starswarm as prime examples. Big gains for 7xxx/2xx cards on those applications, but not so with BF4? Why is that? It's an application issue.

Thracks said:
I would also contend that there is no disparity between GCN-based products. If you look at the Thief performance figures, there is a notable uplift for the 270X and 280X products on the appropriate CPU. If you're trying to use BF4 as an example of a disparity, additional performance gains/optimizations for that application must come from the developer.
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Im so annoyed with AMD drivers the bane of my life, every time a new one comes out it ****s with windows, ive tried all the uninstalls the clean wipes it always fails and i have to go into the windows device manager and update from there. They are a joke. Its the sole reason i am trying to sell my cards. Had enough of the inconsistencies.
 
nuzik said:
Im so annoyed with AMD drivers the bane of my life, every time a new one comes out it ****s with windows, ive tried all the uninstalls the clean wipes it always fails and i have to go into the windows device manager and update from there. They are a joke. Its the sole reason i am trying to sell my cards. Had enough of the inconsistencies.
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What you planning on going for out of curiosity?
 
my thoughts were a 780ti or something like that, i want to go single card! case is small and figure thats the best route now. So just need to find someone to swap :P
 
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