40s own..supposedly

[aznx]

http://download.nvidia.com/Windows/4...0.41_winxp.exe =)

[drpeterbright]

Downloading it now & will report as soon as I have given it a try or two.


& Tks!

[Beefy]

Apparently they make a big difference.. All reports looking good so far. gonna try them myself later tonight

[drpeterbright]

THIS IS HUGE!!!!!

3DMARK2001SE RESULTS ON MY PNY GeForce4 Ti 4200

SCORE WENT FROM A PREVIOUS HIGH OF 10,649

TO 11,321 on the first run! An increase of 672 points!!!

[drpeterbright]

Ooops forgot to attach this:

[Beefy]

like I said.. apparently is a big difference. :) but it's only a benchmark

[drpeterbright]

How did they make such a big difference? Was it optimised for that benchmark do ya' think. I guess if your card isn't ready for market, it is an interim type of solution.

[Wiggo]

The thing is how many ppl won't benefit from them? :?:

[Mr.Tweak]

I got a 1000 3DMark increase from the drivers as well... :)

[drpeterbright]

Most significant increase I've ever seen with a simple driver change. The new interface is interesting as well. The screen rotation is awesome.

[drpeterbright]

More Details on test system & score

2002-08-29 Published


Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
DirectX Version 8.1

Mobo Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
Mobo Model Dimension 8200
AGP Rates (Current/Available) 4x / 1x 2x 4x

CPU Intel Pentium 4 1994 MHz
FSB 100 MHz
Memory 1024 MB

Graphics Chipset NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200
Driver Name NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200
Driver Version 6.13.10.4041
Video Memory 64 MB

Program Version 3DMark2001 SE
Resolution 1024x768 32bit
Texture Format 16bit
FSAA Disabled
Z-Buffer Depth 16bit
Frame Buffer Triple
Rendering Pipeline D3D Pure Hardware T&L


3DMark Score 11321 3D marks

Game 1 Car Chase - Low Detail 159.5 FPS
Game 1 Car Chase - High Detail 48.7 FPS
Game 2 Dragothic - Low Detail 215.2 FPS
Game 2 Dragothic - High Detail 115.0 FPS
Game 3 Lobby - Low Detail 142.4 FPS
Game 3 Lobby - High Detail 63.4 FPS
Game 4 Nature 80.5 FPS

[pcmkr]

I was just looking at these drivers. I FTP'd them home so once I get a chance, I'll install them and let you guys know what it gives me.

I got high hopes. :bounce:

[Wiggo]

Sounds like someone lookin' for 12K. :D

[drpeterbright]

I looked at the Mad Onion site and they are running a poll on this and most people are reporting 500 - 1000 point increases but about 10% have decreases so it's not for everyone. Ti 4200 - Ti 4600 appear to have the most benefit.

Went back and scientifically tested but only raised the score to 11,330 (from 11,321 on the first run). Must have guessed close to the max to begin with.

[pcmkr]

I know that 3DMark is just a benchmark, but's it's fun goofing around trying to get the score higher and higher. With any luck these dets will be the key to my success.
I remember when 10,000 3DMarks was drooled at. :laugh: