New Nvidia Forceware Drivers(56.72)Released!

[Mem]

XP/2K Drivers .


Only 2K/XP ones up at the moment.

Release Highlights:

Adds support for GeForce 5700 and GeForce 5700 Ultra
Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and OpenGL® 1.5 support
Supports application profiles for custom image quality and performance modes for all of your applications and games.
NVIDIA nView 3.5 Multi-display technology
Advanced Microsoft® Internet Explorer® popup blocker
Industries only Display Gridlines technology
Improved HDTV Y Pr Pb component out support for 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats*
For a complete list of compatibility fixes please consult the v56.72 Release Notes below

 

[SneakyStuff]

time to re-intall coolbits YET AGAIN! I'll fun 3dmark03 and see if it improves my score any.

 

[BlvdKing]

downloading....

 

[jim1976]

It fixes the issues with the water effect on Nvidia 5200/5900/5950 that wasn't rendered correctly with the previous ones.

*edit* On far cry

 

[SneakyStuff]

lol 3dmark03 score is EXACTLY the same let's see how it affects games.

 

[yhelothar]

3dmark03 sucks, why bother?
I want my FX5900 back
oh well, this 9800pro runs farcry nicely.

 

[Schadenfroh]

if im not back in 10 minutes, dont install them

 

[Schadenfroh]

2d works, have not tried any games

 

[BugsBunny1078]

well for my video card the 5900 se these are by far the best drivers. These ones are like the 5303 in that they are image quality and speed. Now when I roll back I wont have to go to 53.03 I will go back to 56.72
Finally they got it right. First ones since 53.03 that didn't frustrate me!

 

[nemesismk2]

Why the WHQL in the filename when these drivers are not actually WHQL certified?

I have been using these drivers all morning and so far they have performed better than the 56.64 drivers but still not as fast as the 53.03 drivers with my fx5900 xt.

 

[BugsBunny1078]

Who cares about whql certified? Nvidia probably made a mistake and realeased the set without whatever file causes whql certification. THey say they passed so I am sure they did.

 

[aafuss]

Thanks!-I'm downloading the nVida Forceware 56.72 drivers right now for my Jetway FX5200 128MB-it's being installed next weeked (it was for my birthday on next Saturday).

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: nemesismk2
Why the WHQL in the filename when these drivers are not actually WHQL certified?

try the internation version if you want WHQL

 

[Mem]

try the internation version if you want WHQL

That just adds support for different languages,the WHQL certified doesn`t mean much except for saying that Microsoft have tested and approved them.

I installed them in my backup PC and the image quality at desktop is good.

 

[PliotronX]

Advanced Microsoft® Internet Explorer® popup blocker

Lollerskatez

That just adds support for different languages,the WHQL certified doesn`t mean much except for saying that Microsoft have tested and approved them.

True, but there is potentially an issue with Windows File Protection replacing freshly installed drivers if signed drivers have been previously installed or came with the Windows driver database. Check Event Viewer for WFP entries just in case.

 

[merlocka]

FYI - From the release notes...

Significant issues resolved in driver version 56.72 are listed below:
? GeForce FX 5200/FX5900/FX5950 Ultra, Windows XP: Far Cry (Patch
3) water is rendered incorrectly.
? GeForce FX 5200/FX 5600, Windows XP: Star Wars Galaxies
performance is poor.
? Windows XP: Presentation Director eight-bit test screen is not
displayed correctly.
? GeForce FX 5200/FX 5900/FX 5950 Ultra, Windows XP: ʺPlay On My
TVʺ option within the NVIDIA panel is not available when playing a
media file.
? Windows XP: OpenGL viewperf crashes or is extremely slow if the
Physical Address Extension boot option is enabled.
? Gameprofiles: Name of the .exe for Return to Castle Wolfenstein
profile is wrong.
? Apocalyptica crashes when 3D stereo is activated and then
deactivated.
? GeForce FX 5950 Ultra, Windows XP: In the game Splinter Cell
Pandora Tomorrow, white flashes occur on a character with
antialiasing enabled.
? GeForce FX 5950 Ultra,Windows XP: Fogging effect is not applied to
distant trees in the game Far Cry.

 

[Mem]

True, but there is potentially an issue with Windows File Protection replacing freshly installed drivers if signed drivers have been previously installed or came with the Windows driver database. Check Event Viewer for WFP entries just in case.

You can get round that by running Driver Cleaner(in safe mode) just follow the instructions.

 

[nemesismk2]

Originally posted by: BugsBunny1078
Who cares about whql certified? Nvidia probably made a mistake and realeased the set without whatever file causes whql certification. THey say they passed so I am sure they did.

I guess it's just me who cares then!

 

[PliotronX]

Originally posted by: Mem

True, but there is potentially an issue with Windows File Protection replacing freshly installed drivers if signed drivers have been previously installed or came with the Windows driver database. Check Event Viewer for WFP entries just in case.

You can get round that by running Driver Cleaner(in safe mode) just follow the instructions.

Exactly, but this is a third party utility. When we are only talking about the drivers and their uninstallation capabilities, there is potential for WFP conflicts. Not everyone knows about this problem.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: nemesismk2

Originally posted by: BugsBunny1078
Who cares about whql certified? Nvidia probably made a mistake and realeased the set without whatever file causes whql certification. THey say they passed so I am sure they did.

I guess it's just me who cares then!

MS certifies their own software as secure and stable... and we all know the word Microsoft brings to mind a great product.

And you trust them certifying other peoples drivers? :beer:

 

[BugsBunny1078]

Like I said they forgot to add the whql logo and they put it in this morning. I am not downloading them again just to get a logo. But go right ahead.

 

[Mem]

These drivers seem ok so far over the last few days,so no complaints yet.

I did use Driver Cleaner 3.0 to make sure I had a nice clean install .

Any other feedback from you guys?

 

[Rent]

I don't know about the rest of you, it seems that the IQ went up slightly in these drivers (vs 56.64). Otherwise they bench almost identically. I like them

 

[BugsBunny1078]

There is a slight problem when character textures are turned up to highest detail in the Painkiller demo,. It might be an on purpose effect though I am unsure. Characters look a little milky like they are ghosts.

 

[jm0ris0n]

Anyone notice inproved UT2004 performance on a 5900 ?