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NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:07 am
by Apoptosis
Nvidia will introduce several major new features in a forthcoming ForceWare 180 driver release, according to a report by GPU Cafe. The driver is apparently code-named "Big Bang II," supposedly in reference to the "Big Bang" driver update that debuted SLI multi-GPU technology.
Release 180 is the official name for Big Bang II driver. Among other features like DisplayPort support, OpenGL 3.0, GPU transcoding, Multi-monitor support for SLI, Nvidia is also preparing for optimizations that will help Nvidia be more competitive to the Radeon 4800 series. As far as we are aware of the performance optimizations are mainly geared towards the GTX 200 series with the 9800 series getting a much needed boost as well.
Source:
GPUCafe Blog
Re: NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:42 am
by DMB2000uk
So if a card has had a displayport before this driver, it hasn't been usable?
Multi-monitor support for SLI users is sure to be a welcome addition, all in all I am looking forward to seeing what nvidia can come up with in optimisations for their (newer) cards.
Dan
Re: NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:59 am
by InspectahACE
so if a geforce 8 or 9 series card can act as a PPU, can that mean someone with 1 or 2 280 GTX's can run a 8800GTX as a 3rd for physics or would it have to be the same series as usual? (like SLI) Silly question but doesn't hurt to ask. (that and i still have an 8800 GTX not in use anymore)
Re: NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:19 pm
by martini161
id be glad to take that gtx off your hands
. didnt they try somethign like that with an FX series card as a PPU a while ago?
Re: NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:55 pm
by Sovereign
I want multimonitor SLI. I have a second 22" Acer (that matches my current monitor) on the way, and I have to plug it into a 7900GTX... This disabled DreamScene and makes me sad
Re: NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:05 pm
by geokilla
Hopefully the 9600GT will get a boost as well. I can always use free performance without having resorting to overclocking.....espicially when BFG doesn't cover overclocking >.>
Re: NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:36 pm
by martini161
geokilla wrote:Hopefully the 9600GT will get a boost as well. I can always use free performance without having resorting to overclocking.....espicially when BFG doesn't cover overclocking >.>
that my friend is the reason i always, always but XFX
Re: NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:08 pm
by Methious
Psst, don't tell them you OCed and don't go for the max OC go for a good medium OC that keeps the temps down and it'll run for a long time.
I hope the NVIDIA driver bump it up a little I'd like to see some better numbers out of my GTX-260. Even though I'm happy with it now a little more might bring a moment of joy.
geokilla wrote:Hopefully the 9600GT will get a boost as well. I can always use free performance without having resorting to overclocking.....espicially when BFG doesn't cover overclocking >.>
Re: NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:29 pm
by stereo55
Multi-monitor support for SLI will be very welcomed ( and its about time !!! :p )
Re: NVIDIA Forceware 180 Series Drivers Will Bring Big Changes
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:25 am
by aircommando13
will it apply to the upcoming gtx 200b series as well?