Best drivers and patches for 8500LE.

DaWhip · Aug 19, 2002, 02:58 AM

I have been an nVidiot for the last 3+ years and am taking the plunge w/ a ATI Radeon 8500LE 128MB card. I would like to know what is the best drivers for gaming/benchmarks. I would also like to know what patches/tweaks are needed.
I will be using Rage 3D tweak utility and a better HSF / ramsinks.

Gurm · Aug 19, 2002, 04:13 AM

The Omega/Plutoniums are usually the best drivers. Right now, however, there are DX9 drivers available in a couple of flavors that Cyborg hasn't incorporated into the O/P's yet, and which are producing much higher benches (and a better gaming experience, I might add).

My personal setup?

Windows XP
XP SP1 1097
DX9 Beta2
ATI's DX9 6118 driverset + WHQL 6118 Control Panel

However, tomorrow I'm gonna try to transplant the 2D drivers from the 1097 service pack, which are version 6153, into the 6118 DX9 driver pack in the hopes that it will tide me over until Cyborg releases new O/P's. Wish me luck!

In other areas, you may want to get the latest BIOS, depending on how much visual glitching you get in 2D (hit "advanced" in display settings and see if your window flips out or not, see if you get artifacting at default speeds in artifact tester, etc.) and 3D.

The latest BIOS for your card is likely the 7.008, and is available from lots of links in this forum (or message me and I'll hook you up).

- Gurm

DaWhip · Aug 19, 2002, 06:12 AM

Thanks Gurm. My card should be here Monday or Tuesday from Newegg. I'll give it a try, what were your best 3Dmark scores?

Crisler · Aug 19, 2002, 12:05 PM

Do not get caught up in benchmark scores. The numbers mean less than people give them credit for. ATI products are not reknowned for their amazing speed, but rather their good speed and image quality. The Omega drivers are not the fastest you can get but they do give excellent balance of speed and image quality.

Edward

Aug 19, 2002, 02:58 AM	#1
DaWhip DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Best drivers and patches for 8500LE. I have been an nVidiot for the last 3+ years and am taking the plunge w/ a ATI Radeon 8500LE 128MB card. I would like to know what is the best drivers for gaming/benchmarks. I would also like to know what patches/tweaks are needed. I will be using Rage 3D tweak utility and a better HSF / ramsinks. __________________ Iwill KK266R rev.1.2 T-Bird 1.2 @ 1.45 2- Maxtor D740X 40gig in Raid"0" GeForce 3 Ti 200- 230/530(Omega nVidia drivers) 32X12X40 CDRW 16X DVD

Aug 19, 2002, 04:13 AM	#2
Gurm Hail to the King, Baby! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: This World AND The Next Posts: 193 Rep Power: 0	The Omega/Plutoniums are usually the best drivers. Right now, however, there are DX9 drivers available in a couple of flavors that Cyborg hasn't incorporated into the O/P's yet, and which are producing much higher benches (and a better gaming experience, I might add). My personal setup? Windows XP XP SP1 1097 DX9 Beta2 ATI's DX9 6118 driverset + WHQL 6118 Control Panel However, tomorrow I'm gonna try to transplant the 2D drivers from the 1097 service pack, which are version 6153, into the 6118 DX9 driver pack in the hopes that it will tide me over until Cyborg releases new O/P's. Wish me luck! In other areas, you may want to get the latest BIOS, depending on how much visual glitching you get in 2D (hit "advanced" in display settings and see if your window flips out or not, see if you get artifacting at default speeds in artifact tester, etc.) and 3D. The latest BIOS for your card is likely the 7.008, and is available from lots of links in this forum (or message me and I'll hook you up). - Gurm __________________ <Insert random "Army of Darkness" quote here...>

Aug 19, 2002, 06:12 AM	Thread Starter #3
DaWhip DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Gurm. My card should be here Monday or Tuesday from Newegg. I'll give it a try, what were your best 3Dmark scores? __________________ Iwill KK266R rev.1.2 T-Bird 1.2 @ 1.45 2- Maxtor D740X 40gig in Raid"0" GeForce 3 Ti 200- 230/530(Omega nVidia drivers) 32X12X40 CDRW 16X DVD

Aug 19, 2002, 12:05 PM	#4
Crisler DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Desoto, IL Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Do not get caught up in benchmark scores. The numbers mean less than people give them credit for. ATI products are not reknowned for their amazing speed, but rather their good speed and image quality. The Omega drivers are not the fastest you can get but they do give excellent balance of speed and image quality. Edward