ATI Catalyst Drivers Version 4.4, 64 Bit Version Soon?

FrankenBerrie · Apr 8, 2004, 10:23 PM

I seen this on amdzone:

ATI has released new Catalyst drivers version 4.4 with a number of fixes for games. On a side note I have heard that a 64 bit version could be available as soon as the end of the month! I have been testing a leaked version, but I would prefer something official like we have from Nvidia

Link to page

Has anyone heard of this leaked version??

zerodamage · Apr 8, 2004, 10:39 PM

Nope. Just sounds like the Beta drivers were leaked to this individual. This is highly discouraged.

~~tenndevil~~ · Apr 12, 2004, 08:38 PM

It may be highly discouraged, but with games coming out that are optomized for 64 bit, and ATI not helping their users/customers, you have one of 2 choices, try to find the leaked ATI drivers, or just switch over to an nvidia based graphics card, if you want to use a game in 64 bit that was made to use 64 bit. Yes I know the 64 bit OS has some type of driver for ATI line, but it's just basic and enough to get by with.

Zardon · Apr 12, 2004, 08:41 PM

from what I know those 64 bit drivers are far from finished and a set will be released when the final 64 bit OS is released.

*CATALYST maker* · Apr 12, 2004, 09:53 PM

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Originally posted by tenndevil
It may be highly discouraged, but with games coming out that are optomized for 64 bit, and ATI not helping their users/customers, you have one of 2 choices, try to find the leaked ATI drivers, or just switch over to an nvidia based graphics card, if you want to use a game in 64 bit that was made to use 64 bit. Yes I know the 64 bit OS has some type of driver for ATI line, but it's just basic and enough to get by with.

and what games are those?

Dom · Apr 12, 2004, 10:00 PM

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Originally posted by CATALYST maker
and what games are those?

UT04

*CATALYST maker* · Apr 12, 2004, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by Dom
UT04

its available for purchase?

Dom · Apr 12, 2004, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by CATALYST maker
its available for purchase?

Don't think so.

*CATALYST maker* · Apr 12, 2004, 10:39 PM

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Originally posted by Dom
Don't think so.

ok cool. just wanted to make sure I didnt miss something.

Anyways take guys.
They will be out when they are good enough

Dom · Apr 12, 2004, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by CATALYST maker
ok cool. just wanted to make sure I didnt miss something.

Anyways take guys.
They will be out when they are good enough

Wouldn't expect them any sooner.

FrankenBerrie · Apr 12, 2004, 10:55 PM

I will try the drivers when they are released final and not beta. I didnt try Windows XP 64bit trial yet. To me it makes no sense, there arent even any games out that support it. Oh, we recently purchased Autocad 2005 and the installation has a choice between 32bit & 64bit systems, havent seen any other software that supports 64bit yet!

Bicka · Apr 12, 2004, 11:27 PM

But unreal tournament 2004 is out? :S Have I missed something here?

~~tenndevil~~ · Apr 12, 2004, 11:40 PM

hmmm thats sure is funny saying none are out, but UT2K4 and Far Cry both are 64 bit ready. At least thats what they say on my box. AMD 64 optomized, you guys don't stay in the loop to well, or that nvidia startup logo has cloude the ole eyes.

Dom · Apr 12, 2004, 11:43 PM

Not everyone is using a 64bit CPU, everything is still done for 32bit first. Terry said the drivers weren't done yet, so you guys gotta be patient and wait.

Zardon · Apr 12, 2004, 11:51 PM

The 64 bit drivers will be out when they are ready, im sick reading people whinging about it. if you want substandard drivers then cool go get unfinished leaked betas. otherwise wait until ATI deem them ready which will more than likely be when Microsoft deem their OS ready. logical.

Apr 8, 2004, 10:23 PM	#1
FrankenBerrie DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	ATI Catalyst Drivers Version 4.4, 64 Bit Version Soon? I seen this on amdzone: ATI has released new Catalyst drivers version 4.4 with a number of fixes for games. On a side note I have heard that a 64 bit version could be available as soon as the end of the month! I have been testing a leaked version, but I would prefer something official like we have from Nvidia Link to page Has anyone heard of this leaked version?? __________________ [COLOR=red](I do not overclock. If I want faster speeds, I just buy faster processors)[/COLOR]

Apr 12, 2004, 10:55 PM	Thread Starter #11
FrankenBerrie DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	I will try the drivers when they are released final and not beta. I didnt try Windows XP 64bit trial yet. To me it makes no sense, there arent even any games out that support it. Oh, we recently purchased Autocad 2005 and the installation has a choice between 32bit & 64bit systems, havent seen any other software that supports 64bit yet! __________________ [COLOR=red](I do not overclock. If I want faster speeds, I just buy faster processors)[/COLOR]

Apr 8, 2004, 10:39 PM	#2
zerodamage HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,478 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Nope. Just sounds like the Beta drivers were leaked to this individual. This is highly discouraged.

Apr 12, 2004, 08:38 PM	#3
~~tenndevil~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 128 Rep Power: 0	It may be highly discouraged, but with games coming out that are optomized for 64 bit, and ATI not helping their users/customers, you have one of 2 choices, try to find the leaked ATI drivers, or just switch over to an nvidia based graphics card, if you want to use a game in 64 bit that was made to use 64 bit. Yes I know the 64 bit OS has some type of driver for ATI line, but it's just basic and enough to get by with.

Apr 12, 2004, 08:41 PM	#4
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	from what I know those 64 bit drivers are far from finished and a set will be released when the final 64 bit OS is released.

Apr 12, 2004, 11:27 PM	#12
Bicka DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 670 Rep Power: 0	But unreal tournament 2004 is out? :S Have I missed something here?

Apr 12, 2004, 11:40 PM	#13
~~tenndevil~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 128 Rep Power: 0	hmmm thats sure is funny saying none are out, but UT2K4 and Far Cry both are 64 bit ready. At least thats what they say on my box. AMD 64 optomized, you guys don't stay in the loop to well, or that nvidia startup logo has cloude the ole eyes.

Apr 12, 2004, 11:43 PM	#14
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Not everyone is using a 64bit CPU, everything is still done for 32bit first. Terry said the drivers weren't done yet, so you guys gotta be patient and wait.

Apr 12, 2004, 11:51 PM	#15
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	The 64 bit drivers will be out when they are ready, im sick reading people whinging about it. if you want substandard drivers then cool go get unfinished leaked betas. otherwise wait until ATI deem them ready which will more than likely be when Microsoft deem their OS ready. logical.