Whenever I update to the latest Nvidia Driver I'm given the following custom install options:
1) graphics driver
2) 3d vision controller+driver
3) hd audio driver
4) .net framework
5) Nvidia GeForce Experience
6) Physx System Software
1 of course is chosen by default. What about the other options? Can I not choose any of them? Or are any of those essential? Thanks.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Dimension 8200/Personal Build
OS
Windows XP Professional SP3/Windows 7 Ultimate x64
North Bridge:Intel Tehama i850(E)/Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe
Memory
2 Gb RDRAM Dual Channel/GSkill 32GB DDR3 1866
Graphics Card(s)
ATI ALL-IN-WONDER X800 XT AGP/MSI GTX 660 Ti PE
Sound Card
Voyetra Turtle Beach Santa Cruz PCI/Onboard Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic VP230mb ViewPanel
Screen Resolution
1600x1200 32bit
Hard Drives
Western Digital 500Gb IDE drive (main drive) (XP PC)/Samsung 512GB 840 Pro Series SSD main+Western Digital Caviar Black 2 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache as 2nd internal (Win 7 PC)
PSU
Dell OEM/Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 850W TPG-850M
2. Only needed if you have a 3D monitor connected to your graphics card
3. Only needed if you use audio through your monitor
4. IIRC, needed for the nVidia control panel, but if you already have it installed you can generally leave it unticked.
5. In my opinion, just bloatware. If you're a serious gamer, you won't want to trust nx's chosen settings. More info here.. GeForce Experience Tweaks your Game Settings Automatically | GeForce
6. If you play games, this improves your gaming experience, but not essential. You can find more information here.. https://developer.nvidia.com/physx-games
I do actually use GeForce Experience and so far have found it pretty decent. It's good at setting a baseline for your in game settings and makes updating drivers a little bit easier too. Plus the latest Shadow Play inclusion is a nice touch too. It's still in beta at the moment but it's great for capturing up to ten minutes of game play.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
W7 Pro x64 SP1 | W10 Pro IP x64 | W8.1 Pro x64 VM | Linux Mint VM
North Bridge:Intel Tehama i850(E)/Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe
Memory
2 Gb RDRAM Dual Channel/GSkill 32GB DDR3 1866
Graphics Card(s)
ATI ALL-IN-WONDER X800 XT AGP/MSI GTX 660 Ti PE
Sound Card
Voyetra Turtle Beach Santa Cruz PCI/Onboard Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic VP230mb ViewPanel
Screen Resolution
1600x1200 32bit
Hard Drives
Western Digital 500Gb IDE drive (main drive) (XP PC)/Samsung 512GB 840 Pro Series SSD main+Western Digital Caviar Black 2 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache as 2nd internal (Win 7 PC)
PSU
Dell OEM/Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 850W TPG-850M
