nVidia has 66.81's on their ftp. :)

Wiredzero · Oct 2, 2004, 06:27 AM

Was surfin around for some new drivers to try out...and found 'em on nVidia's download FTP... Definately gonna give 'em a try.

ftp://download.nvidia.com/Windows/66.81/

Paladine · Oct 2, 2004, 07:07 AM

Cool...report back as to how they are!

Wiredzero · Oct 2, 2004, 08:27 AM

From what I can tell, they seem to be a tweaked in version of the 66.70's. Probably tweaked for the 3DMark05 Bench. Cause my scores didn't change all that much between the two drivers. (like 50 points up or down) Definately worth the test in my opinion...seeing how everyone has differing setups.

*EDIT: I did notice in GAMES that the 66.81's don't seem to perform as smoothly as the 66.70's do for my 6800GT. (if anyone else comes to this conclusion, please feel free to lemme know.)

classic_leon · Oct 2, 2004, 11:03 AM

Yeah! You found it in nVidia's FTP.

Paladine · Oct 2, 2004, 07:44 PM

I just tested them out with my Ti4200 and I saw a noticeable improvement in the AA/AF quality, but I could be still hung over too...

But nothing seen in FPS difference. Now maybe with the 6800 there will be?

Wiredzero · Oct 3, 2004, 01:58 AM

I HAVE a 6800GT, and I didn't notice a big improvement. Game wise, I prefer the 66.70's. They're the smoothest performing so far...*sigh* I want the good driver set to come out...

Wiredzero · Oct 3, 2004, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic_leon

Yeah! You found it in nVidia's FTP.

Where ELSE would I have found it? That was where I looked...and then immediately posted it here.

williambb · Oct 4, 2004, 11:20 AM

Yes, it is just better for running 3DMark05.

realjessy · Oct 7, 2004, 04:23 AM

u r too slow....dim dim wake up

dicecca112 · Oct 8, 2004, 02:13 AM

they are horrible, gave me constant BSODs related to those drivers, since I went back to the 66.71s, I have no issues.

Paladine · Oct 8, 2004, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicecca112

they are horrible, gave me constant BSODs related to those drivers, since I went back to the 66.71s, I have no issues.

Man I totally agree. I am using my Ti4200 Right now (and on my old P3 933 System) and BFVN/Halo never ran so good or even aloud me to run with AA/AF settings till now. These 66.71s are nice and trim as far as hurting performance. I was actually enjoying BFVN now with the extra eye candy and more fluid movement (i.e. speed).

Thanks!

Oct 2, 2004, 06:27 AM	#1
Wiredzero HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The other side of the screen. Posts: 156 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	nVidia has 66.81's on their ftp. :) Was surfin around for some new drivers to try out...and found 'em on nVidia's download FTP... Definately gonna give 'em a try. ftp://download.nvidia.com/Windows/66.81/ __________________

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Paladine DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Cool...report back as to how they are! __________________

Oct 2, 2004, 08:27 AM	Thread Starter #3
Wiredzero HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The other side of the screen. Posts: 156 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	From what I can tell, they seem to be a tweaked in version of the 66.70's. Probably tweaked for the 3DMark05 Bench. Cause my scores didn't change all that much between the two drivers. (like 50 points up or down) Definately worth the test in my opinion...seeing how everyone has differing setups. EDIT: I did notice in GAMES that the 66.81's don't seem to perform as smoothly as the 66.70's do for my 6800GT. (if anyone else comes to this conclusion, please feel free to lemme know.) __________________ Last edited by Wiredzero; Oct 2, 2004 at 08:56 AM.*

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classic_leon HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wu Han, Hu Bei, P.R.China Posts: 1,238 Rep Power: 0	Yeah! You found it in nVidia's FTP. __________________ Fashion keeps us alive. YouP-PAX Please visit http://www.A-PAX.co.uk to discuss the computer mods. The latest YouP PAX modded drivers are provided on the site.

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Paladine DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	I just tested them out with my Ti4200 and I saw a noticeable improvement in the AA/AF quality, but I could be still hung over too... But nothing seen in FPS difference. Now maybe with the 6800 there will be? __________________

Oct 3, 2004, 01:58 AM	Thread Starter #6
Wiredzero HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The other side of the screen. Posts: 156 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I HAVE a 6800GT, and I didn't notice a big improvement. Game wise, I prefer the 66.70's. They're the smoothest performing so far...sigh I want the good driver set to come out... __________________

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williambb DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Yes, it is just better for running 3DMark05. __________________

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realjessy DrvierHeaven Driver Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 110 Rep Power: 0	u r too slow....dim dim wake up

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