GeForce/ION Driver Release 190.38 WHQL (Win XP)

**MIG-31** · Jul 21, 2009, 05:21 PM

This is a WHQL-Certified driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, and 200-series desktop GPUs and ION GPUs.

New in Release 190.38

Adds support for OpenGL 3.1
Adds support for CUDA 2.3 for improved performance in GPU Computing applications. See CUDA Zone for more details.
Includes several new control panel features and numerous bug fixes. More information can be found in the release documentation.
Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

Existing Support:

Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology* on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL.
Installs PhysX System Software version 9.09.0428.
Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here.
Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #3. Download these FREE PhysX and CUDA applications now!
Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.

*Note: The following SLI features are only supported on Windows Vista and Windows 7: Quad SLI technology using GeForce 9800 GX2 or GeForce GTX 295, 3-way SLI technology, Hybrid SLI, and SLI multi-monitor support.

Download: 32 Bit / 64 Bit

MythicaL · Jul 22, 2009, 02:55 PM

I am using these now and so far they are very stable. Performance is about the same (I wasn't expecting huge differences), and I can't say much about the IQ.

Will test some more games later.

EDIT: World of Arenacraft had a nasty crash, but I'm unsure as to whether or not it was related to the drivers. I have to check it out.

EDIT #2: I guess the issue was Warcraft related, every other game I've tried these in works great. IQ looks pretty good as well, but not sure if it is better than the last WHQL set.

LesserHellspawn · Jul 31, 2009, 09:38 AM

Something is wierd with the thermal management of these. I'm used to seeing 60° C idle temps on my two 9800GTX, +- 2°. With the 190.38 drivers I'm seeing idle temps as low as 55° C, but also as high as 65° C. Load temperatures are still in the 75-80° range, as they used to be, so it doesn't seem to be a sensor error.

Edit: Ok, seemingly the fans don't spin as fast as they used to right after booting up, hence I'm seeing idle temps up to 65° C. After running a game that really taxes the cards and heats them up to 75° C or higher, the fans don't slow down as they should, that's how I'm seeing idle temps as low as 53° C now after gaming.

Jul 21, 2009, 05:21 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,865 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	GeForce/ION Driver Release 190.38 WHQL (Win XP) This is a WHQL-Certified driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, and 200-series desktop GPUs and ION GPUs. New in Release 190.38 Adds support for OpenGL 3.1 Adds support for CUDA 2.3 for improved performance in GPU Computing applications. See CUDA Zone for more details. Includes several new control panel features and numerous bug fixes. More information can be found in the release documentation. Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here. Existing Support: Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology* on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL. Installs PhysX System Software version 9.09.0428. Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #3. Download these FREE PhysX and CUDA applications now! Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software. Note: The following SLI features are only supported on Windows Vista and Windows 7: Quad SLI technology using GeForce 9800 GX2 or GeForce GTX 295, 3-way SLI technology, Hybrid SLI, and SLI multi-monitor support. Release Notes (v190.38) New Control Panel User's Guide Download: 32 Bit / 64 Bit __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here*

Jul 22, 2009, 02:55 PM	#2
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	Re: GeForce/ION Driver Release 190.38 WHQL (Win XP) I am using these now and so far they are very stable. Performance is about the same (I wasn't expecting huge differences), and I can't say much about the IQ. Will test some more games later. EDIT: World of Arenacraft had a nasty crash, but I'm unsure as to whether or not it was related to the drivers. I have to check it out. EDIT #2: I guess the issue was Warcraft related, every other game I've tried these in works great. IQ looks pretty good as well, but not sure if it is better than the last WHQL set. __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust. Last edited by MythicaL; Jul 24, 2009 at 02:10 AM.

Jul 31, 2009, 09:38 AM	#3
LesserHellspawn HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 0	AW: GeForce/ION Driver Release 190.38 WHQL (Win XP) Something is wierd with the thermal management of these. I'm used to seeing 60° C idle temps on my two 9800GTX, +- 2°. With the 190.38 drivers I'm seeing idle temps as low as 55° C, but also as high as 65° C. Load temperatures are still in the 75-80° range, as they used to be, so it doesn't seem to be a sensor error. Edit: Ok, seemingly the fans don't spin as fast as they used to right after booting up, hence I'm seeing idle temps up to 65° C. After running a game that really taxes the cards and heats them up to 75° C or higher, the fans don't slow down as they should, that's how I'm seeing idle temps as low as 53° C now after gaming. Last edited by LesserHellspawn; Jul 31, 2009 at 07:56 PM.