The official how do the omega drivers work for u

Ev!L-aLphA · Dec 22, 2003, 04:05 AM

sup all i was just wondering how the new omega drivers work for u?

any fps gain? any pros any cons?

post all u got ive never used a omega driver befor but i hear they are really promising. this thread may also help other ppl with deciding if they should test it or not

let the posting begin

~~BMG_Cya=-~~ · Dec 22, 2003, 04:44 AM

Great thread. I'd beinterested in how they perform in D3D games as compared to the Omegas
3.7 based 2.4.78's.

~~wk357mag~~ · Dec 22, 2003, 05:04 AM

Havent benched marked them yet, but Visual quality and overall appearance is .... as usual .... The BEST!!! Even if I loose some FPS, its its better than the real deal. Thanks OMEGA!!

Sterling · Dec 22, 2003, 04:11 PM

It's probably my card's fault but every other Omega driver gives me horrible artifacting or Alt-Tab glitching in most of my D3D games. This after following the installation for noobs sticky every time, too.

I do have the stock cooler on my AIW 9700, though. As soon as I get the money I'm going to replace it, maybe that's the problem.

Shadow Lady · Dec 23, 2003, 04:36 AM

well, I had this problem with Cat 3.10 where i lost 1600 3dmark2001 points, and the gameplay on halo and other games was good, omega 3.10 drivers solved it so its a great great set of drivers ^^

Chaos · Dec 23, 2003, 04:48 AM

Fine job once again buy the Omega Man

TaZeR · Dec 23, 2003, 09:23 PM

What do these do i might install them if there is performance gains for aiw 9600, or is it just improved quality?

Sterling · Dec 23, 2003, 09:51 PM

Usually the big boost is Image Quality, but it looks like some people are getting pretty heft framerate boosts, too (Like Shadow Lady).

@/2ct!< · Dec 24, 2003, 01:49 AM

I dunno, theyre ok I guess, dont notice much change from 3.8s, heck I never seem to have a big change...

Ev!L-aLphA · Dec 27, 2003, 08:50 PM

any one else? i know theres a ton of u ppl using omega

ToP3koms · Dec 27, 2003, 11:04 PM

Working great for me,though I never had any big problems to begin with.

mkk · Dec 27, 2003, 11:40 PM

Been using 3.9 and 3.10 Omegas without trying out the officials in between. Hope to stay on that track. Many thanks to Omegadrive and all parties involved in the additional tools, and lets not forget the download hostings and mirrors either. Merry christmas and a happy new year to you all.

nheimler · Dec 27, 2003, 11:45 PM

i've had problems with my monitor display messing up with this set. i've always used omegas sets and have only had problems with the 3.7 and now the 3.10 sets. i went right back to the 3.9 and the problem went away. i've said something in other posts, but got no response. i'll just wait for the next ones to come out. usually the sets after an issue i have get fixed. i havent tried installing the generic drivers yet which when i get a little more time after the busy holidays i will give a try. i think i resorted the 3.7 generic ati set and those worked fine. my laptop likes this set so far though. though i just saw someone have a problem running them on battery, so i may pull it outta my bag and boot it up to make sure.

DosCervezas · Dec 28, 2003, 06:57 AM

I have used both ATI and Omega and they both have their good points. I am starting to lean more toward the Omegas as of late. I found the official ATI 3.10's made everything very dark with default settings. The Omegas were much brighter and games seem a lot cleaner/crisper if you know what I mean.

Nerfie · Dec 28, 2003, 11:17 AM

I've got a notebook running Radeon Mobility 9600 128mb. When trying to play some of my more modern games it used to lock up the system. So, in responce I wen't to my notebook manu. and they (from their site) linked to ATIs cats 3.10. Downloaded, wen't to install, said it couldn't find an ATI product. I did a little more research, turned out that ATI don't support their own mobility chipsets (wtf?) and then come across Omegas version of the cats 3.10. Installed and they worked perfectly. Solved the problem I was having and made everything faster compared to the preinstalled jobby. Unfortunatly, I discovered last night, Omegas cats 3.10 do not work when im running the notebook from its battery opposed to when running it from the mains. I don't know why, of course, but either way I can't say they worked 100% for me because what use is a laptop you cant use on the move

Anyway, I'll be getting in touch with the notebook Manu. tomorrow and giving them abuse! I may go give ATI some abuse too :\

Its times like this I wish I went with the nVidia GO solution. Yes it may have given me a reduction in performance but atleast it would have fecking worked >

HolyAvenger · Dec 29, 2003, 04:25 PM

Official Cat 3.10 were a good deal slower than 3.9 for me. Omega's 3.10 are back up where the FPS used to be. I do have more Neverwinter Nights BSODs with any 3.10 set than with 3.9, though.

Dec 22, 2003, 04:05 AM	#1
Ev!L-aLphA \| n f e c t e D Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 4,111 Rep Power: 60	The official how do the omega drivers work for u sup all i was just wondering how the new omega drivers work for u? any fps gain? any pros any cons? post all u got ive never used a omega driver befor but i hear they are really promising. this thread may also help other ppl with deciding if they should test it or not let the posting begin __________________ R.I.P 8/8/04 4/21/08

Dec 23, 2003, 04:36 AM	#5
Shadow Lady Avril Fan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere in colombia, okok, bogotá city :p Posts: 1,262 Rep Power: 0	well, I had this problem with Cat 3.10 where i lost 1600 3dmark2001 points, and the gameplay on halo and other games was good, omega 3.10 drivers solved it so its a great great set of drivers ^^ __________________ Oblivion ftw

Dec 23, 2003, 04:48 AM	#6
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,269 Rep Power: 165 System Specs	Fine job once again buy the Omega Man __________________

Dec 23, 2003, 09:23 PM	#7
TaZeR 420 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 108 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	What do these do i might install them if there is performance gains for aiw 9600, or is it just improved quality? __________________ --TaZeR

Dec 24, 2003, 01:49 AM	#9
@/2ct!< HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not Vegas, anymore :( Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 0	I dunno, theyre ok I guess, dont notice much change from 3.8s, heck I never seem to have a big change... __________________

Dec 22, 2003, 04:44 AM	#2
~~BMG_Cya=-~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 718 Rep Power: 0	Great thread. I'd beinterested in how they perform in D3D games as compared to the Omegas 3.7 based 2.4.78's.

Dec 22, 2003, 05:04 AM	#3
~~wk357mag~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 69 Rep Power: 0	Havent benched marked them yet, but Visual quality and overall appearance is .... as usual .... The BEST!!! Even if I loose some FPS, its its better than the real deal. Thanks OMEGA!!

Dec 22, 2003, 04:11 PM	#4
Sterling DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	It's probably my card's fault but every other Omega driver gives me horrible artifacting or Alt-Tab glitching in most of my D3D games. This after following the installation for noobs sticky every time, too. I do have the stock cooler on my AIW 9700, though. As soon as I get the money I'm going to replace it, maybe that's the problem.

Dec 23, 2003, 09:51 PM	#8
Sterling DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Usually the big boost is Image Quality, but it looks like some people are getting pretty heft framerate boosts, too (Like Shadow Lady).

Dec 27, 2003, 08:50 PM	Thread Starter #10
Ev!L-aLphA \| n f e c t e D Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 4,111 Rep Power: 60	any one else? i know theres a ton of u ppl using omega __________________ R.I.P 8/8/04 4/21/08

Dec 27, 2003, 11:04 PM	#11
ToP3koms Respect Human Rights Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: MD. US Posts: 149 Rep Power: 0	Working great for me,though I never had any big problems to begin with.

Dec 27, 2003, 11:40 PM	#12
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,384 Rep Power: 120 System Specs	Been using 3.9 and 3.10 Omegas without trying out the officials in between. Hope to stay on that track. Many thanks to Omegadrive and all parties involved in the additional tools, and lets not forget the download hostings and mirrors either. Merry christmas and a happy new year to you all.

Dec 27, 2003, 11:45 PM	#13
nheimler DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 201 Rep Power: 0	i've had problems with my monitor display messing up with this set. i've always used omegas sets and have only had problems with the 3.7 and now the 3.10 sets. i went right back to the 3.9 and the problem went away. i've said something in other posts, but got no response. i'll just wait for the next ones to come out. usually the sets after an issue i have get fixed. i havent tried installing the generic drivers yet which when i get a little more time after the busy holidays i will give a try. i think i resorted the 3.7 generic ati set and those worked fine. my laptop likes this set so far though. though i just saw someone have a problem running them on battery, so i may pull it outta my bag and boot it up to make sure.

Dec 28, 2003, 06:57 AM	#14
DosCervezas DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 0	I have used both ATI and Omega and they both have their good points. I am starting to lean more toward the Omegas as of late. I found the official ATI 3.10's made everything very dark with default settings. The Omegas were much brighter and games seem a lot cleaner/crisper if you know what I mean. __________________ *"Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience".*

Dec 28, 2003, 11:17 AM	#15
Nerfie DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I've got a notebook running Radeon Mobility 9600 128mb. When trying to play some of my more modern games it used to lock up the system. So, in responce I wen't to my notebook manu. and they (from their site) linked to ATIs cats 3.10. Downloaded, wen't to install, said it couldn't find an ATI product. I did a little more research, turned out that ATI don't support their own mobility chipsets (wtf?) and then come across Omegas version of the cats 3.10. Installed and they worked perfectly. Solved the problem I was having and made everything faster compared to the preinstalled jobby. Unfortunatly, I discovered last night, Omegas cats 3.10 do not work when im running the notebook from its battery opposed to when running it from the mains. I don't know why, of course, but either way I can't say they worked 100% for me because what use is a laptop you cant use on the move Anyway, I'll be getting in touch with the notebook Manu. tomorrow and giving them abuse! I may go give ATI some abuse too :\ Its times like this I wish I went with the nVidia GO solution. Yes it may have given me a reduction in performance but atleast it would have fecking worked >

Dec 29, 2003, 04:25 PM	#16
HolyAvenger DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 83 Rep Power: 0	Official Cat 3.10 were a good deal slower than 3.9 for me. Omega's 3.10 are back up where the FPS used to be. I do have more Neverwinter Nights BSODs with any 3.10 set than with 3.9, though.