Latest NVIDIA ForceWare Video Drivers Windows 7

[Airbot]

Just to note, theses aren't WHQL. They're BETA, which wasn't mentioned.

 

[Sanvean]

I revised the listing to reflect it's BETA status.

 

[johnwillyums]

Thanks for the info Sanvean

Any reports yet

 

[ZaLiTH]

New Nvidia BETA drivers are up: 197.13

If anybody else has trouble finding the links through the normal driver search options, here are direct links to the 32 and 64 bit download pages. It took me a while to find the right pages, maybe this would safe some of your time: 32-bit and 64-bit

 

[johnwillyums]

Just installed the x64 version of these.
Haven't got time to game now but they seem ok.
EVGA Precision tells me I have fan control anyway, which was a problem with the previous ones.
I'll try some gaming later and report back

 

[johnwillyums]

Still not had a proper gaming session but have been playing music in Winamp with the amazing Milkdrop visualisation running full screen.
Evga Precision tells me that with fans at 50% I'm idling at 50c.
After an hour of Milkdrop (and The F**k Buttons) I'm running at 58c. This seems slightly less increase in temps than I was getting with the 196.21 drivers (they were around 60c) in the same scenario.
So, these look good so far

 

[Airbot]

Nvidia Developer Forceware 197.15

   Information

Windows drivers version 197.15 and Linux drivers version 195.36.07.03 provide full support for OpenGL 3.3 and GLSL 3.30. The driver download links are at the bottom of this page. OpenGL 4 drivers will be available from this page when Fermi based GPUs are available.

You will need one of the following graphics cards to get access to the OpenGL 3.3 and GLSL 3.30 functionality:

Desktop

• Quadro FX 370, 570, 1700, 3700, 4600, 4700x2, 4800, 5600, 5800, Quadro VX200, Quadro CX
• GeForce 8000 series or higher; Geforce G100, GT120, 130, 220, GTS 150, GTS 250, GT310, 320, 330, 340, GeForce GTX 260 and higher, any ION based products.

Notebook

• Quadro FX 360M, 370M, 570M, 770M, 1600M, 1700M, 2700M, 2800M, 3600M, 3700M, 3800M
• GeForce 8000 series or higher

NVIDIA OpenGL Driver Support

 

[jr26]

Thanks for the info Sanvean

Any reports yet

Been testing the 197.13's for a bit here in 7 ultimate x64 and haven't noticed any issues. Ran for a bit in GTA IV and Dirt 2 and the games seemed to perform as they did 196.21. Best part the gpu didn't overheat yet and seems to be running at its normal temps so I suppose that's good news. :devil:

 

[jr26]

Ok after some more testing I lost 5-10 fps in Dirt 2(and a couple other games) with these instead of 196.21. Not a huge big deal but thought it should be noted. Reverted back to 196.21 for now. Will wait for full release then test again.

 

[Crispy]

197.15,

x64: Forceware 197.15 Windows 7 | Vista (64-bit) download from Guru3D.com
x32: Forceware 197.15 Windows 7 | Vista (32-bit) download from Guru3D.com

 

[johnwillyums]

Thanks for the info Crispy. I just went to the Nvidia page and they have two versions of a 197.25 Beta that are dated today.

There's no mention of 197.15 that are on Guru.3D.

What do ya reckon?, J

 

[Sanvean]

197.25 BETA:
This driver is recommended for the StarCraft II beta.

It supports GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200, and 300-series desktop GPUs and ION desktop GPUs.

This release adds compatibility fixes for the StarCraft II beta and for some DirectX 8 applications but is otherwise identical to version 197.13.

 

[Airbot]

197.15,

x64: Forceware 197.15 Windows 7 | Vista (64-bit) download from Guru3D.com
x32: Forceware 197.15 Windows 7 | Vista (32-bit) download from Guru3D.com

erm, I already posted those 4 days ago right above your post.
http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-...-video-drivers-windows-7-a-69.html#post633435

 

[Crispy]

I dident look at the post's on this page I just replyed to it and I dident see it on the nvidia site.

 

[CommonTater]

Latest Nvidia ForceWare Drivers​

Story of my life... I was there at 7:30 this morning, downloaded the 196.21 version to integrate into my Win 7 installer.... I just knew I should have gotten in the shower first....

 

[Brink]

197.25 BETA:
This driver is recommended for the StarCraft II beta.

It supports GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200, and 300-series desktop GPUs and ION desktop GPUs.

This release adds compatibility fixes for the StarCraft II beta and for some DirectX 8 applications but is otherwise identical to version 197.13.

Thank you Sanvean. First post updated.

 

[Wargollo]

New Driver:
197.13 WHQL

 

[Ex_Brit]

New Driver:
197.13 WHQL

Let's hope this one just simply WORKS. There's a new and novel idea for software makers.

</sarcasm>

:sarc:

 

[ZaLiTH]

New Driver:
197.13 WHQL

Let's hope this one just simply WORKS. There's a new and novel idea for software makers.

</sarcasm>

:sarc:

I've been using the 197.13 beta drivers since my previous post here and they're working beautifully... Haven't noticed a massive difference in my games, but apparently they were intended to make a difference with the newer GTS and GTX range cards anyway.

 

[CarlTR6]

New Driver:
197.13 WHQL

Let's hope this one just simply WORKS. There's a new and novel idea for software makers.

</sarcasm>

:sarc:

I've been using the 197.13 beta drivers since my previous post here and they're working beautifully... Haven't noticed a massive difference in my games, but apparently they were intended to make a difference with the newer GTS and GTX range cards anyway.

After finally getting my 7600 GS to work properly, I am very hesitant to try another driver!