NVIDIA ForceWare 182.08 WHQL (Vista)

**MIG-31** · Mar 4, 2009, 06:49 AM

This is a WHQL driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, and 200-series desktop GPUs.
New in Release 182.08:

Added support for GeForce GTS 250.
Added SLI profile support for some newly released games.
Additional information on specific bug fixes can be found in the release documentation notes.
Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

New in Release 182 Drivers:

Recommended for the best experience in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
Boosts performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 182 WHQL drivers vs. Release 181.22 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
- Up to 8% performance increase in Fallout 3 at high resolution and AA.
- Up to 10% performance increase in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
- Up to 9% performance increase in Half-Life 2 at high resolution with AA.
- Up to 11% performance increase in Left 4 Dead at high resolution with AA.
- Up to 10% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID at high resolution and AA.
Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0 on GeForce 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs.
Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0203.

Download: 32 Bit / 64 Bit

BabylenTatarsky · Mar 10, 2009, 07:38 PM

Any problems with these? Downloading now...

PH3N0M · Mar 10, 2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BabylenTatarsky

Any problems with these? Downloading now...

I've been using them for a week without any problems.

Mac Daddy · Mar 11, 2009, 12:53 AM

No issues to report here as well looks like a solid release !!

merlinxi · Mar 21, 2009, 07:37 PM

I am having a major issue with my machine. When I install the drivers and i go to login to Vista it does not show my desktop. I have to uninstll the drivers in safe mode and install the older drivers. I have the 7950Gx2 with vista ultimate. Something is wrong here.

Mar 4, 2009, 06:49 AM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,860 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	NVIDIA ForceWare 182.08 WHQL (Vista) This is a WHQL driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, and 200-series desktop GPUs. New in Release 182.08: Added support for GeForce GTS 250. Added SLI profile support for some newly released games. Additional information on specific bug fixes can be found in the release documentation notes. Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here. New in Release 182 Drivers: Recommended for the best experience in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. Boosts performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 182 WHQL drivers vs. Release 181.22 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings): Up to 8% performance increase in Fallout 3 at high resolution and AA. Up to 10% performance increase in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. Up to 9% performance increase in Half-Life 2 at high resolution with AA. Up to 11% performance increase in Left 4 Dead at high resolution with AA. Up to 10% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID at high resolution and AA. Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0 on GeForce 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs. Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0203. Download: 32 Bit / 64 Bit __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Mar 10, 2009, 07:38 PM	#2
BabylenTatarsky Rocks Your Socks Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St. Helens [UK] Posts: 1,656 Rep Power: 63 System Specs	Re: NVIDIA ForceWare 182.08 WHQL (Vista) Any problems with these? Downloading now... __________________

Mar 11, 2009, 12:53 AM	#4
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: NVIDIA ForceWare 182.08 WHQL (Vista) No issues to report here as well looks like a solid release !! __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Mar 21, 2009, 07:37 PM	#5
merlinxi The Paranoid Cook Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 655 Rep Power: 0	Re: NVIDIA ForceWare 182.08 WHQL (Vista) I am having a major issue with my machine. When I install the drivers and i go to login to Vista it does not show my desktop. I have to uninstll the drivers in safe mode and install the older drivers. I have the 7950Gx2 with vista ultimate. Something is wrong here. __________________ 700 Watt Toughpower Cable Management Power supply -- Asus P55 LE Motherboard -- Intel Core i7 860 2.8GHZ Quad Core -- 6Gb Dominator Ram DD3 8 Latency Timings -- Windows 7 64bit -- Gigabyte GTX470 Superclocked Video Card -- 1.5 TB Hard drive, 1TB hard drive, 250GB Hard drive, and a partridge in a pear tree.