Nforce Drivers Needed for Mobo, or can XP take care of it?

[cmp1223]

OK, I have a custom built computer with an MSI Neo2 mobo with a Nforce3 chipset. I will be doing a clean install in the next few days. The last time I did an install, I can't remember if I installed chipset drivers or just let XP handle it. Are they needed for gaming performance? Searching for my drivers, there seems to be an old issue with nForce3/6800 combos (which i have), but it could have been resolved. Anyway, should I go ahead and install these...

http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=1240

or let XP take care of it?

Thanks,
C

 

[BenchZowner]

Get the latest nFORCE 3 drivers from nVIDIAs site.
And make sure you install them 1st, and then your graphics card drivers, and then the rest

 

[cmp1223]

I've heard there can be some issues though. XP might be more stable, especially with the 6800 (but I have to read more about these possible issues) Is there a real advantage to the Nvidia drivers over XP? Or is it just that Nvidia offers the choice?

 

[cmp1223]

I found a thread on a custom driver build, Nforce Unified Remix 11.15. The comments seem up-to-date and positive, i think i'll try this.

http://www.nforcershq.com/foru...storder=asc&&start=160

 

[BenchZowner]

Oh, the old days of nF3 + 6800 issues...oh boy.

I don't remember every detail 100%, so this statement can't be taken without a grain of salt, but I think that if you were about to face the issue you'd face it with & without the nFORCE drivers.

 

[cmp1223]

Well its been working fine for years, but needs a clean XP install, so maybe im in the clear!

 

[postmortemIA]

You need nvidia chipset drivers for AGP to work.