Any reason to update chipset, USB, network etc. drivers?

[nine9s]

I usually update drivers like chipset, USB, network etc. but my current system (Z77 chipset, Ivy Bridge CPU, Windows 7) has been extremely stable, so I am wondering if I should. My motherboard Asus P8Z77 V-pro has many new drivers over the last few months.

Is there any reason to update them?

 

[kleinkinstein]

Only if you like I/O speed and performance. Is not, don't bother.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Sure, if you notice weird issues like USB dropping out, read/write errors, lagging, poor I/O, etc... Sometimes updated drivers will improve performance, usually they're bugfixes for oddball scenarios.

 

[Berryracer]

Here are the latest Intel Drivers:

Intel Chipset Drivers v9.3.1.1007 WHQL

Intel Rapid Storage Technology v11.6.2.1002

Intel Management Engine Interface v8.1.2.1318

Intel USB 3.0 Driver v1.0.6.245

Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Driver v2.1.28.1

Intel HD Graphics Driver v15.26.8.64.2696 WHQL (x64)

Intel HD Graphics Driver v15.26.5.64.2656 WHQL (x86)

Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor v2.6

 

[gevorg]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it

 

[lxskllr]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Those are my thoughts. If it works, it works. Look over the release notes, and if it doesn't look interesting, don't bother.

 

[Albatross]

Sometimes chipset drivers can cause conflicts with other drivers,but generally if it works....

 

[jumpncrash]

I usually install em when I install windows, unless notice that there is something that is obviously wrong I leave it alone.

 

[nine9s]

Thanks.

 

[nemesismk2]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it

I always tell people that too

 

[bigrash]

Thanks for the information in this thread guys.

 

[Auric]

Example caveats: Chipset drivers are not generally updated, as 'twere. New releases add new chipset files along with the old. MEI may update the GUI while most users just need the driver for HDCP which is rarely updated. Support/operability for previous OS (particularly Vista & XP) may be dropped from recent versions such as RST and HD Graphics, or the latter may not support previous version GPU.