Catalyst 2.5 now available?

digitalwanderer · Dec 6, 2002, 06:25 PM

I'm too busy to play with 'em right now, let alone take the time to download 33MBs. (It's another all-OSs-in-one package, sort of convinient for dual-booters like me.

)

You can find these new catalyst drivers from the nice people at Saphire Tech, a company that REALLY seems to try harder than all the rest to keep their customers up-to-date.

digitalwanderer · Dec 6, 2002, 07:09 PM

These ARE new! I can't even get in at Saphire, but I found a pretty speedy mirror-ish. Actually, it isn't a 'mirror' so much as a direct link to the file on Driver World's server....but since they haven't posted it up yet I didn't see the harm.

'Cept for the fact that it ain't right, so I ain't posting the link here. You'd have to be a real bastard to do something like that....

RIV@NVX · Dec 6, 2002, 07:41 PM

Post

Zardon · Dec 6, 2002, 07:57 PM

well before I have to rename this site pimpheaven.

here is a direct link http://fernando.darocha.free.fr/tele...t-ati-7.80.exe

RIV@NVX · Dec 6, 2002, 08:01 PM

Doh...

Seems like a completely bad day...
First two persons I respect much, Zardon and Eugene, can't make a simple deal, and then I get judged by posting this on a site I post news on....
And then my stupid friend wants to buy Samsung 765MB instead of 757NF so he can get 1.8 P4 instead of 1.7 Celly (yes, it is faster, but you can always upgrade later, when it is cheaper etc.)
DOH

Zardon · Dec 6, 2002, 08:02 PM

ok ive got the file now.

9x Base INF Last Updated on 2002/10/22
4.13.01.9072

XP/2k
Base INF Last Updated 2002/10/22
6.13.10.6218

ill get them hosted shortly for everyone.

Zardon · Dec 6, 2002, 08:11 PM

any one willing to mirror this, contact me with FTP please.

digitalwanderer · Dec 6, 2002, 08:43 PM

*cough-cough*

Zardon · Dec 6, 2002, 08:59 PM

please use digitalwanders *cough-cough* link first guys, our T3 server is getting hammered for omegas sets as well.

appreciated.

digitalwanderer · Dec 6, 2002, 09:02 PM

Wow, the tabs in the control panel for D3D & openGL now have some more control over vert sync. Neat!

More as it comes, I just installed the 9x version and am getting ready to run it thru the standard tests...but the 9x-only set installed just fine for me.

Zardon · Dec 6, 2002, 09:06 PM

anyone who installs the set , please post your findings for others !!

RIV@NVX · Dec 6, 2002, 09:18 PM

Will Cyborg now tweak those or release 2.4's (he had some 2D problems, and these are supposed to solve it)?

Zardon · Dec 6, 2002, 09:20 PM

had to remove the hosting of the sets on Driverheaven server, between them and omegas sets, and running several websites into the bargain, the server is just not able to serve everything....... more mirrors please.

Zardon · Dec 6, 2002, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RIV@NVX
Will Cyborg now tweak those or release 2.4's (he had some 2D problems, and these are supposed to solve it)?

well I think cyborg is best answering that himself, but as he is about to release his newest set ive a feeling he will go with that and probably do a revision on the newer just released set. otherwise he is going to be never releasing anything and updating his current set, with the speed ATI are working !

RA321 · Dec 6, 2002, 09:35 PM

what cards are supported for these drivers?
/me looks pitifully @ his radeon 7200

jcastill · Dec 6, 2002, 09:44 PM

I see 2 version, one 28mb and the saphire that are 32mb anyone knows the difference?

//.\\//.\\ · Dec 6, 2002, 09:53 PM

Have i done something wrong, these show up as 2.4 ????

is it normal?

Vsyncslider is enabled, and the 2d version is 6218.

thx

oh and i found out those were the fastest for me and my 7500.

digitalwanderer · Dec 6, 2002, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RA321
what cards are supported for these drivers?
/me looks pitifully @ his radeon 7200

Don't you DARE call that 7200 pitiful! I loved mine!

Here's some happy news for ya:

Quote:

New RADEON Series Drivers for the following Video Cards (9700 / 9500 / 9000 / 8500 / 8500LE / 7500 / 7500LE / 7200 / 7000)

jcastill · Dec 6, 2002, 10:32 PM

http://www.prodigyweb.net.mx/castill...t-ati-7.80.exe

Enjoy it SHOULD be VERY fast, give it a try. And report speed please.

misae · Dec 6, 2002, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jcastill
http://www.prodigyweb.net.mx/castill...t-ati-7.80.exe

Enjoy it SHOULD be VERY fast, give it a try. And report speed please.

I am finding it to be a dead link... ?

RageX1 · Dec 6, 2002, 10:41 PM

a fast link is coming soon.... wait

Necrosis · Dec 6, 2002, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by //.\\//.\\
Have i done something wrong, these show up as 2.4 ????

is it normal?

Vsyncslider is enabled, and the 2d version is 6218.

thx

oh and i found out those were the fastest for me and my 7500.

same here

Um, so is this okay???

jcastill · Dec 6, 2002, 10:42 PM

Try again, the server must be at top speed

Zardon · Dec 6, 2002, 10:45 PM

sorry guys I had to remove the hosting of these sets on Driverheaven server, the server is trying to cope with the demand for omegas recent nvidia sets, 50 gigs of downloads in a day, and over 1 million hits in the last 24 hours ....... I had to reboot the server there.

RageX1 · Dec 6, 2002, 11:04 PM

www.area3d.net

mike83wvu · Dec 6, 2002, 11:13 PM

Apparently the directx refresh fix is automatic with these. HIghest score ever for what its worth on 3dMark. All looks well so far.

AT7 c4 Bios
XP 1.33 @ 1.71 {190x9}
2X40GB Maxtor Raid 0
Corsair 512mb 3200 Cas 2
Sapphire 9700 Pro 2.5 Catalyst
Asus 32x Writer
Antec 480 True
Windtunnell IV Case
Alpha 8045 36c/43c
Surfboard Cable Modem
Lucent 56k Modem
Win XP Pro

shuki · Dec 6, 2002, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jcastill
I see 2 version, one 28mb and the saphire that are 32mb anyone knows the difference?

great question....

jcastill · Dec 6, 2002, 11:23 PM

I'm downloading the saphire one and I'll check the differences

shuki · Dec 6, 2002, 11:27 PM

looks like only the ones direct from sapphire are 33.2 MB and the other mirrors posted above are 28 MB..... hmmm...... something's missing

jcastill · Dec 6, 2002, 11:30 PM

I've asked and they say that it's the same, but I'll do a good check, 76% the drivers@6kbps

Dec 6, 2002, 06:25 PM	#1
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	Catalyst 2.5 now available? I'm too busy to play with 'em right now, let alone take the time to download 33MBs. (It's another all-OSs-in-one package, sort of convinient for dual-booters like me. ) You can find these new catalyst drivers from the nice people at Saphire Tech, a company that REALLY seems to try harder than all the rest to keep their customers up-to-date. __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Dec 6, 2002, 07:09 PM	Thread Starter #2
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	Update. These ARE new! I can't even get in at Saphire, but I found a pretty speedy mirror-ish. Actually, it isn't a 'mirror' so much as a direct link to the file on Driver World's server....but since they haven't posted it up yet I didn't see the harm. 'Cept for the fact that it ain't right, so I ain't posting the link here. You'd have to be a real bastard to do something like that.... __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Dec 6, 2002, 07:41 PM	#3
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Post __________________ -- Vedran

Dec 6, 2002, 08:01 PM	#5
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Doh... Seems like a completely bad day... First two persons I respect much, Zardon and Eugene, can't make a simple deal, and then I get judged by posting this on a site I post news on.... And then my stupid friend wants to buy Samsung 765MB instead of 757NF so he can get 1.8 P4 instead of 1.7 Celly (yes, it is faster, but you can always upgrade later, when it is cheaper etc.) DOH __________________ -- Vedran Last edited by RIV@NVX; Dec 6, 2002 at 08:08 PM.

Dec 6, 2002, 08:43 PM	Thread Starter #8
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	Man, I've got that damned cough again! cough-cough __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Dec 6, 2002, 07:57 PM	#4
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	well before I have to rename this site pimpheaven. here is a direct link http://fernando.darocha.free.fr/tele...t-ati-7.80.exe

Dec 6, 2002, 08:02 PM	#6
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	ok ive got the file now. 9x Base INF Last Updated on 2002/10/22 4.13.01.9072 XP/2k Base INF Last Updated 2002/10/22 6.13.10.6218 ill get them hosted shortly for everyone.

Dec 6, 2002, 08:11 PM	#7
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	any one willing to mirror this, contact me with FTP please.

Dec 6, 2002, 08:59 PM	#9
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	please use digitalwanders cough-cough link first guys, our T3 server is getting hammered for omegas sets as well. appreciated.

Dec 6, 2002, 09:02 PM	Thread Starter #10
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	What?!? Forced V-sync in D3D & openGL?!? Wow, the tabs in the control panel for D3D & openGL now have some more control over vert sync. Neat! More as it comes, I just installed the 9x version and am getting ready to run it thru the standard tests...but the 9x-only set installed just fine for me. __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Dec 6, 2002, 09:06 PM	#11
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	anyone who installs the set , please post your findings for others !!

Dec 6, 2002, 09:18 PM	#12
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Will Cyborg now tweak those or release 2.4's (he had some 2D problems, and these are supposed to solve it)? __________________ -- Vedran

Dec 6, 2002, 09:20 PM	#13
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	ok some slightly smaller files had to remove the hosting of the sets on Driverheaven server, between them and omegas sets, and running several websites into the bargain, the server is just not able to serve everything....... more mirrors please.

Dec 6, 2002, 09:35 PM	#15
RA321 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	what cards are supported for these drivers? /me looks pitifully @ his radeon 7200

Dec 6, 2002, 09:44 PM	#16
jcastill Mexico Man! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mexico Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	I see 2 version, one 28mb and the saphire that are 32mb anyone knows the difference?

Dec 6, 2002, 10:41 PM	#21
RageX1 Area3d @dmin Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	a fast link is coming soon.... wait __________________ Pentium!!! 800mhz Gigabyte GA-6VX7-4X (KT133A Chipset) Radeon LE 32mb DDR Crucial PC133 SDRAM 384mb Western Digital 20GB hard drive Onboard VIA Avance sound(AC97) Creative CD-ROM 52x Windows XP Home Edition http://area3d.net

Dec 6, 2002, 09:53 PM	#17
//.\\//.\\ A.K.A sCoTcH Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Around the oldest trees of region 13th, laval. Posts: 89 Rep Power: 0 $//.\\//.\\ is on a distinguished road$	Have i done something wrong, these show up as 2.4 ???? is it normal? Vsyncslider is enabled, and the 2d version is 6218. thx oh and i found out those were the fastest for me and my 7500.
$//.\\//.\\ is offline$

Dec 6, 2002, 10:32 PM	#19
jcastill Mexico Man! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mexico Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	Mirror http://www.prodigyweb.net.mx/castill...t-ati-7.80.exe Enjoy it SHOULD be VERY fast, give it a try. And report speed please.

Dec 6, 2002, 10:42 PM	#23
jcastill Mexico Man! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mexico Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	Try again, the server must be at top speed

Dec 6, 2002, 10:45 PM	#24
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	sorry guys I had to remove the hosting of these sets on Driverheaven server, the server is trying to cope with the demand for omegas recent nvidia sets, 50 gigs of downloads in a day, and over 1 million hits in the last 24 hours ....... I had to reboot the server there.

Dec 6, 2002, 11:04 PM	#25
RageX1 Area3d @dmin Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	www.area3d.net __________________ Pentium!!! 800mhz Gigabyte GA-6VX7-4X (KT133A Chipset) Radeon LE 32mb DDR Crucial PC133 SDRAM 384mb Western Digital 20GB hard drive Onboard VIA Avance sound(AC97) Creative CD-ROM 52x Windows XP Home Edition http://area3d.net

Dec 6, 2002, 11:13 PM	#26
mike83wvu DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 0	Apparently the directx refresh fix is automatic with these. HIghest score ever for what its worth on 3dMark. All looks well so far. AT7 c4 Bios XP 1.33 @ 1.71 {190x9} 2X40GB Maxtor Raid 0 Corsair 512mb 3200 Cas 2 Sapphire 9700 Pro 2.5 Catalyst Asus 32x Writer Antec 480 True Windtunnell IV Case Alpha 8045 36c/43c Surfboard Cable Modem Lucent 56k Modem Win XP Pro

Dec 6, 2002, 11:23 PM	#28
jcastill Mexico Man! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mexico Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	I'm downloading the saphire one and I'll check the differences

Dec 6, 2002, 11:27 PM	#29
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	looks like only the ones direct from sapphire are 33.2 MB and the other mirrors posted above are 28 MB..... hmmm...... something's missing

Dec 6, 2002, 11:30 PM	#30
jcastill Mexico Man! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mexico Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	I've asked and they say that it's the same, but I'll do a good check, 76% the drivers@6kbps