Which are the best drivers for ATI Radeon 9000 PRO?

SIR81 · Dec 13, 2003, 10:24 PM

I'm asking tou this because i want to get the best of my video card. I've already changed my CPU, now i have an AMD Barton 2600+ and i know that my video card is the one who slows the system. Now i'm using Catalyst 3.8 and i'm wondering if is another set of drivers that can work better.
In 3dmark2001SE benchmark it scored 8200 with default settings and 4800 in 1600x1200. Is it enough? I don't really know.
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mkk · Dec 13, 2003, 11:57 PM

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Originally posted by SIR81
Now i'm using Catalyst 3.8 and i'm wondering if is another set of drivers that can work better.

Possibly, but if so depending on what games you play. I would simply try the latest drivers and see how real applications do on your system. Whether or not the result in 3DMark increases doesn't really mean anything.

~~BMG_Cya=-~~ · Dec 15, 2003, 03:30 AM

I have a 9800 Pro...best drivers for me has been and still are the Omega's based on the 3.7's.
I play 95% D3D games, so your choice may differ.

Overall, from what I've seen, read and heard from real gamers, not some lame ass review site,
the Cat 3.8's and 3.9's are, on the whole and in the end...basically shit. Again, most of my info
comes from people who play D3D games. OpenGL people may have different opinions.

~~craig588~~ · Dec 15, 2003, 03:44 AM

hmm, odd. I like the 3.9s D3D, but I like the 3.7s OGL.

mbeeston · Dec 15, 2003, 07:20 AM

i'm sitting here on the 3.9's.. i like them

Dec 13, 2003, 10:24 PM	#1
SIR81 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Romania Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Which are the best drivers for ATI Radeon 9000 PRO? I'm asking tou this because i want to get the best of my video card. I've already changed my CPU, now i have an AMD Barton 2600+ and i know that my video card is the one who slows the system. Now i'm using Catalyst 3.8 and i'm wondering if is another set of drivers that can work better. In 3dmark2001SE benchmark it scored 8200 with default settings and 4800 in 1600x1200. Is it enough? I don't really know. _______________________________ I'm a real ATI fan

Dec 15, 2003, 07:20 AM	#5
mbeeston HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: alberta, canada (thats north of the usa people) Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 68 System Specs	i'm sitting here on the 3.9's.. i like them __________________ R.I.P Roadee - you will be missed T_T peace,love, and war... 3 things people look for... "if your going off the deep end, show off, do a cannon ball!" - me

Dec 15, 2003, 03:30 AM	#3
~~BMG_Cya=-~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 718 Rep Power: 0	I have a 9800 Pro...best drivers for me has been and still are the Omega's based on the 3.7's. I play 95% D3D games, so your choice may differ. Overall, from what I've seen, read and heard from real gamers, not some lame ass review site, the Cat 3.8's and 3.9's are, on the whole and in the end...basically shit. Again, most of my info comes from people who play D3D games. OpenGL people may have different opinions.

Dec 15, 2003, 03:44 AM	#4
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	hmm, odd. I like the 3.9s D3D, but I like the 3.7s OGL.