nVIDIA Forware 180.48 WHQL drivers

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Here are the new bog bang II drivers.

Windows Vista x86

Windows Vista x64

Windows XP x86

Windows XP x64

Release notes:

What?s New in Version 180.48
? This driver version includes support for NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all
GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB
dedicated graphics memory (this driver package installs NVIDIA PhysX
System Software v8.10.13).
? Added support for NVIDIA SLI technology on SLI-certified Intel X58-based
motherboards with the following GPUs: GeForce GTX 280, GeForce GTX
260, GeForce 9800 GX2, GeForce 9800 GTX+, and GeForce 9800 GTX.
? Added NVIDIA SLI Multi-monitor support, giving you the ability to use
two monitors with your GeForce graphics cards in SLI mode.

Limitations in This Release
The following are features that are not currently supported or have limited support in
this driver release:
? NVIDIA SLI Antialiasing
? INF Support for Restricted Timings
This driver version does not support the use of Restricted Timing settings (R&T
strings) in the INF to control mode validation and/or mode setting for custom
mode/adapter/monitor combinations. This capability is planned for a later driver
release.

Fixed Issues?Windows Vista 64-bit
Multi-GPU Issues
? [SLI], GeForce 9800 GTX: World of Warcraft 3.0.2?shadows are flickering with SLI
enabled.

Performance increases:

# Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
# Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed
# Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock
# Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
# Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead
# Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4
# Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2
# Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID
# Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies
# Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict



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