thinking of updating ATi drivers - benefits of Omega over Cat?

[Wigwam]

Hi
my 9500 pro is stable but [to my eye] slightly sluggish with the Cat 3.7s; i was considering upgrading to Cat3.10 for increased speed [mainly when switching resolution etc].

heard alot about the Omegas [as well as the contentious review with Cat/Omega?DNA] and wonder what benefits and perils users find using Omega over Cat or vice versa

Thanks

 

[McArra]

They may improve IQ a little bit and may also perform better, though, 3.10 are really good too.

 

[Robor]

I'm running the Omega's based on the 3.7 Cats. Zero problems so far.

But to answer your question, one of the benefits of Omega over standard Cats are having a built-in overclocking tool.

 

[stardust]

Originally posted by: McArra
They may improve IQ a little bit and may also perform better, though, 3.10 are really good too.

That's one awkward sentence

Anyway, I think you will see a larger performance advantage in Omega drivers with slower mainstream video cards. In your case, I would really suggest you try the Omegas. They have worked wonders for me with both their nvidia and ati drivers.


EDIT: spelling on word "sentence" lol

 

[Wigwam]

okay then to put is slightly differently too:
is there [in your guys' experience] any real world benefit upgrading from 3.7 to 3.10 [cat or omega]

ths is obviosly ignoring the "if it works dont change it mantra"!

 

[arsbanned]

I think they just said "yes".

 

[Jack4KickAss]

According to the last review between the ATI drivers and Omega drivers the only real speed difference is in OpenGl games.

Stability on the 3.10 drivers are a lot better than 3.7. ( Omega and Ati )

Also a few improvements.

Using 3.10 and did not have any problem whatsoever.

Updated to 4.1 today.