No need to install 4-in-1 for new mobo w/ XP Pro?

[IndyJaws]

I naturally assumed I'd need to install the Via 4-in-1 drivers for my new A7V333 when putting together my system. However, I just read that it's not necessary. Is that true?

 

[Boonesmi]

winxp has via drivers built in 🙂

but the newest 4in1's will have newer drivers then winxp... so if your going to use the 4in1's make sure you get the newest version (personally i would still install the 4in1's)

 

[IndyJaws]

Advantages/disadvantages of using the 4-in-1's?

 

[Boonesmi]

newer drivers in general tend to have more features/stability/fixes/performance (im not saying the new 4in1's will have all of those advantages, but should have at least some)

i cant think of any disadvantages

 

[nealh]

I have not updated to the newest 4n1..version 4.38...supposedly the winxp installer is a problem...anyway..I updated from the built 4n1 4.33 in winxp pro..to 4.37 with several versions in between...I have seen no issues development..but have seen no performance improvements....

there is a separate via agp driver that may improve performance...I updated to version 4.05 but not sure 4.10..can remeber exactly..no problems doing so..but I did not see the improved performance either...I guess I am not sensitive enough to small increases...

I say if there are no problems just use the built 4.33 4n1 and do not upgrade...there is always a risk of new issues...

others may disagree and find more performance enhancements than me but I see little changes..I am still using 3281 drivers on my Radeon from Nov 2001..speed is great and image looks fine.. I used to upgrade with every new driver but this only seemed to lead to new problems..so I have now take n the attitude if it is not broken do not fix...

My system is running smooth and games look and run fine....anyway this is my opinion only

 

[Mem]

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This question comes up all the time and the bottom line is there`s no right or wrong answer,it`s down to what works for your system,in my case I`ve installed all the VIA 4 in 1 driver updates from 4.34 to the latest 4.38 in WinXP,I`ve also installed the latest VIA 1.10 USB filter driver.

The only reason I always install them is I like to have the latest drivers installed & they are newer then the ones built-in WinXP, I`ve never had any problems before or after the updates.

You don`t have to install them since as already meantioned XP has built-in VIA support and some would say if its not broken why try to fix it.

The newer VIA AGP driver 4.10(in VIA 4.38 drivers) did give me a slightly better benchmark speed.


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